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Spring is the season when cranes and earth movers suddenly dot the landscape like so many tulips and cherry blossoms. While a full workload is good for the bottom line, longer...

May 6 marks the start of the fifth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, a week-long event during which construction employers are meant to stop work...

According to an ABC report, following these best practices can make construction companies quantifiably safer. Would you like improve your company’s safety performance but aren’t...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense against injury on the jobsite. But if your PPE is worn out or damaged, it’s like a safety net with a tear in the...

They happen in an instant, but the effects can last indefinitely. An arc flash is an amazing, violent phenomenon you never want to witness. These flashes happen in an instant and...

If you’ve ever caught your thumb in a car door, you know what a pinch point is and how much pain it can cause. On a construction site, pinch point injuries can be disastrous. In...

If one is the loneliest number, three is the safest. You’ve probably heard of the “three points of contact” rule to help prevent falls. But what is it, and how do you use it? Three...

Plan ahead, use smart tools and provide training to reduce injury risk. Construction is physically demanding work. For laborers and tradespeople, carrying heavy materials, engaging...

Toolbox talks take a matter of minutes, yet they have the power to prevent an injury or even save a life. When covering specific hazards, stick to those most relevant to the day’s...

If you’ve managed to plan your projects so you’re doing inside work in winter , good for you. But since that’s not always possible, it’s essential to know how to keep workers safe...