The construction industry is on the rebound after the Great Recession and spending is at an all-time high. In November, investment in new projects peaked at $1 trillion. Still, there’s a critical obstacle in the … about Narrowing The Construction Skills Gap
Worker Safety
When a Safety Program Just Isn’t Enough: Why Culture Matters
Don't put safety on the back burner. Keeping employees safe on the job and building a culture of safety pays off in the health, wellness, happiness, retention, and attainment of workers.
How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. OSHA 5 top offenders are repeats from the year before, and the year before that. … about How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
Breathe Easier by Not Violating OSHA’s Fourth Most Cited Standard
OSHA's accident search results pages reveal respiratory damage on the job are not isolated incidents, and people develop their injuries over the long term. For example, consider the case of a 55-year-old man working as … about Breathe Easier by Not Violating OSHA’s Fourth Most Cited Standard
Scaffold Citations Stack Up in OSHA’s Enforcement Efforts
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. For any employer, this list is a good starting point when doing their own safety … about Scaffold Citations Stack Up in OSHA’s Enforcement Efforts
Getting on the Same Page as your Building Inspector
Building inspectors and contractors share the same target: to complete a build safely and efficiently so that they can satisfy the homeowner. While there has historically been a disconnect between the two parties, there’s a … about Getting on the Same Page as your Building Inspector
Are you Ready for NYC’s Safety Training Local Law 196?
New York City is beefing up its safety requirements for construction workers in light of rising accidents on construction sites. Local Law 196, which went into effect March 1,requires that all workers on certain jobs … about Are you Ready for NYC’s Safety Training Local Law 196?
Telematics Technology: Keeping a Closer Eye on Machinery
Gaining a more holistic view of equipment performance, maintenance schedules, and even the location of the machinery at any given time facilitates a host of safety, efficiency and cost improvements. Telematics technology enables construction companies … about Telematics Technology: Keeping a Closer Eye on Machinery
GPS Technology Keeping Construction on Track
GPS has found a home in construction for everything from grading and surveying to monitoring vehicle usage to planning routes and allocating material and labor resources. The technology adds a degree of automation and precision … about GPS Technology Keeping Construction on Track
Not-So-Good Vibrations: Is Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) In Your Future?
As if working in construction doesn’t come with a host of health and safety hazards, tools commonly used by construction laborers, trade personnel, and other manual workers have been found to create a constellation of … about Not-So-Good Vibrations: Is Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) In Your Future?
