3 Tips to Ensure Heat Safety for Construction Workers
As many of us sit in air-conditioned offices and homes, it’s easy to forget that some workers have no choice but to work outside in the elements, whether it be rain, snow or severely hot temperatures....
View ArticleOpioids & the Construction Industry
In 2017, the United States Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency, and the construction industry certainly isn’t immune. According to a recent...
View Article5 Ways to Promote a Culture of Safety at Your Company
Read 5 ways to promote a culture of safety at your company. Here's why prioritizing worker safety makes good business sense
View ArticleHow Gilbane Building Company Is Drastically Decreasing its Number of Near-Misses
The Internet of Things (IoT) is here, and for most contractors in the industry, it’s no longer a question of whether to implement IoT tech or not, but where it will have the most benefit. One of the...
View ArticleWhy It's Time to Update Your Jobsite Crew's SOS Devices
Knowing where employees are in the field can be a priceless tool in the face of an emergency. If a large-scale accident occurs at a jobsite, a manager can easily "check-in” on the locations of...
View ArticleThe Top 3 Safety Factors Affecting Construction Teams Today
With the ever-increasing focus on safety in the construction industry, it is important to consider safety from a broad perspective. A recent set of studies by Dodge Data & Analytics, published in...
View ArticleThe New Frontier for Women’s Construction Gear
A new dawn is breaking for the construction industry. More and more women are entering the skilled trades, challenging jobsites and safety manufacturers to more closely consider their equipment needs.
View ArticleThe Jobsite’s Invisible Injury
Thousands of construction workers suffer hearing loss from excessive noise exposure on the job every year. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),noise-induced hearing...
View ArticleWhy Your Company Needs an Electrical Safety Program
Workplace safety is vital to a company’s success. It affects everything from customer satisfaction to employee morale to the dollars and cents of productivity, legal fees and compliance. In today’s...
View ArticleUnderstanding Horizontal Lifelines & Anchors
A major advantage of horizontal lifelines is the fact that it is largely anchor independent making it flexible enough for nearly any jobsite at any stage of work. These are a must for construction...
View ArticleHow to Increase Safety Adherence Through New-Hire Orientation & Onboarding
The construction industry continues to invest heavily in safety management. Smart contractors understand that safety must be both a core value and a strategic priority. Safety performance affects your...
View ArticleInside Bechtel's Customized Approach to a Modular Building Training Program
Impressed by the convergence of so many noble aspirations (clean energy, jobsite training and modular construction), CBO chatted with Bechtel Project Director for Vogtle, Brian Reilly, and the Chief...
View Article9 Ways Technology Is Lowering Risk on the Jobsite
As projects become even more manifold, the number of workers, equipment and materials that need to be tracked and managed increases. Under pressure to deliver work on time and within budget, safety can...
View Article5 Ways to Minimize Jobsite Distractions
Experiencing distractions while operating construction equipment, such as excavators or wheel loaders, may not be as prevalent as while driving a car or truck, but they are something that every company...
View ArticleFacing OSHA’s Focus Four
OSHA's “Focus Four,” also called the “Fatal Four," categories follow the leading causes of death in the workplace: opioid abuse, suicide, homicide and transportation fatalities. Here's how to combat...
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