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When Does OSHA Require a Safety Harness?

Falls cause many work-related injuries and even deaths. In response, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established rules to better protect workers..

OSHA Regulations for Heat-Related Illness | Safety Pro Resources

Millions of American employees are exposed to heat in the construction industry, and over 3,500 of them get sick from heat-related illnesses every year.

How to Incorporate Heat Acclimatization Safety on the Job Site

While it’s no secret that construction is physically demanding work, many sites fail to promote heat safety at great cost to overall productivity and health. Your team likely..

Residential vs. Commercial Construction Safety Standards

Whether you have a wealth of experience as a residential contractor or are more focused on commercial construction, you’re likely familiar with construction safety standards...

How to Create a Fall Rescue Plan

Falls are the number one cause of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. This means that, as a construction employer, you should pay significant attention to..

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..