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How Roof Safety Equipment Can Prevent Accidents in Construction

Data from the annual Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries shows that in 2020, 108 workers died as a result of accidents on a construction site. Of the 108 deaths, 80 of them were..

Common Construction Accidents and How to Prevent Them

Despite an industry-wide focus on reducing construction accidents and workplace injuries, the numbers speak for themselves. Construction workers make up only 5% of the private..

Trenching and Excavation Safety Tips Every Contractor Should Know

Trenching and excavation are crucial to the success of many construction projects, but there are a host of safety concerns that should be addressed before your team breaks ground.

5 Most Common Electrical Safety Hazards in Construction

Although we know its inherent dangers, electricity’s constant presence often leads us to let our guarown, even in the workplace. The statistics are a stark reminder: electrocution..

How to Recognize Heat Illness Symptoms in Co-workers

It takes a change of just 1.8 degrees before the human body begins to behave and respond abnormally. In fact, exposure to high heat causes more than a third of all U.S...

How to Protect Workers from Heat Stress

As summer approaches, you are likely assessing the changes it will bring to your site. Everything from scheduling to materials is affected by rising temperatures—most importantly,..

How to Participate in a Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls account for more than a third of construction-related deaths.

Should Contractors Work in Green Construction?

While green construction is not a new concept, consumers are always looking for different ways to minimize their environmental footprint. A combination of economic, social, and..

Are Independent Contractors Protected by OSHA?

Independent Contractors - Safety Issues? Eliminating niche skillsets and casual on-call employees from payroll was a major market shift. Now, the industry relies on independent..