Successful safety managers help build support, keep employees engaged, and provide valuable information. They act as a bridge between employees and management, providing oversight and expertise.
Worker Safety
Technology Helps Keep Workers Safe from Heat Stress
While the kind of extreme heat Australia experienced through January is a risk to construction projects and the industry workforce, those challenges can often be managed with some foresight. Christine Killip, Managing Director of Katestone … about Technology Helps Keep Workers Safe from Heat Stress
Research into Heat Stress of Mine Workers Could Benefit Construction Industry
Menzies School of Health Research has teamed up with Charles Darwin University to measure and assess the impacts of heat stress of mine workers at the McArthur River Mine (MRM).
A Beginners Guide to Construction Unions
Don't know much about how construction unions function? Want to know both the benefits and drawbacks to joining a union? This slideshow will tell you all you need to know and more!
What the Industry can Learn from the Opal Tower
Compliance and quality issues are back in the headlines following the failure in concrete components of the Opal Tower in Sydney’s Olympic Park. The faulty structure forced the Christmas Eve evacuation of some residents of … about What the Industry can Learn from the Opal Tower
Independent Review of Engineering Design Vital for Quality & Safety
The independent expert report commissioned by the NSW Government into the causes of the Opal Tower incident has highlighted the importance of independent verification of engineering designs.
7 Tips for Working Safely in Extreme Cold Weather
When extreme cold hits, some work must wait for a prolonged warm up, as is in the case of brickwork, concrete, and painting. The remaining workers must deal with sub-zero conditions that create special problems, … about 7 Tips for Working Safely in Extreme Cold Weather
Building a Safer Future One Worker at a Time
To tackle this issue, the National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization (NHEO) Institute set out to bridge the line of communication between companies and their non-English-speaking workers through its Building a Safe Future Campaign.
Subcontractors: Don’t Let Your Fleet Run Over You
You face some pretty serious risks as a subcontractor if your employees are driving company vehicles.These fleet risks extend beyond just the care and maintenance of the vehicles––they are particularly troublesome for subcontractors with service … about Subcontractors: Don’t Let Your Fleet Run Over You
Fall Protection Tops OSHA’s List of Top 10 Most Cited Violations
There’s a good reason for this lack of tolerance. Nearly 4,600 people die each year doing their jobs, and some three million are injured. The number one killer—falls.
