Construction Safety Week is a celebration of our industry’s commitment to health and safety—a commitment that has driven ...

Construction sites abound not only in South Florida but also across the state and throughout the country. Residential communities are being built and so are shopping plazas to serve them. High-rise ...

Across the spectrum of jobs on construction worksites, workers face many hazards that can lead to injury or even worse: a fatality. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports ...

Resources focus on hazard recognition and controls to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.

Seven hazards frequently occur on construction sites. Here’s how recognizing and training workers on these dangers can significantly improve workplace safety and productivity. Physical hazards in ...

Construction electrocutions remain a significant hazard, often caused by organizational failures, poor safety practices, and outdated equipment. Technologies like wearable voltage detectors, AI-based ...

“Fatigue is more than just feeling a little tired – it's a form of impairment,” Barrett writes. “It can reduce mental and physical functioning, affect judgment and concentration, slow reaction time, ...

Construction workers often come face to face with significant health hazards that could lead to egronomic issues, hearing loss, cardiovasular disease or even cancer. The American Industrial Hygiene ...

The Electrical Safety Foundation (ESF) and the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) recently announced their partnership on a campaign to raise awareness of construction electrical ...

Drilling into concrete can expose workers to silica dust from sand and rock, which can damage the lungs if inhaled. Drilling also exposes workers to hand vibration and noise at levels well above ...

A two-day safety summit began in Central Oregon today, spotlighting construction dangers and emerging technologies. For the past 20 years, the Central Oregon Safety and Health Association (COSHA) has ...