Increased inspections are part of the National Emphasis Program on heat announced in April 2022. OSHA has issued a general heat hazard alert this summer to reminder employers of their [...]
Injuries from dump trucks led to the deaths of 809 construction and extraction workers from 2011 to 2020. Those operating dump trucks or working nearby are at risk of multiple hazards including [...]
For employees in construction, there are many dangers that we can face on a daily basis. While there are steps we can take to try and eliminate all the hazards found in the workplace, not [...]
Despite the promising effects noted from the laboratory-based studies, it is still essential and critical to collect field-based evidence to support the safe and efficient use of exoskeletons by [...]
Each year the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducts an International Roadcheck Event. This year’s event is scheduled for May 16th- 18th with an emphasis on anti-lock braking systems [...]
According to Mental Health America, one in five American adults is currently struggling with diagnosable mental illness. Examples of these illnesses include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar [...]
For a masonry contractor, or a general contractor responsible for oversight of masonry operations, a masonry bracing plan is a must. The plan is used as the basis or methodology in decision [...]
“Too often, women have been stuck with the ‘shrink it and pink it’ mentality of PPE manufacturers — if there was anything offered at all,” said Bowen Engineering Safety Administrator Autumn [...]
Workplace safety should always be top of mind, but this time of year as the annual OSHA incident reporting is here, it seems it’s just a little bit more top-of-mind.Hopefully your company’s [...]
Construction is among the most dangerous occupations, accounting for one in five deaths among U.S. workers. The most common cause? Falls, accounting for 34%.Small wonder that worker safety is [...]
