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How to Reduce the Health Risks of Dust and Debris on Construction Sites
Workplace dust and debris is part of the job description for most construction workers. They’re constantly exposed to it. While…
Construction Safety Practices for COVID-19
While many people are working from home during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, many construction projects are in full swing. But…
How to Keep Manufacturing Sites Safe from COVID-19
The Coronavirus pandemic is challenging manufacturers and other businesses around the globe. Although there is no single solution to keep…
Behavior-Based Approach Can Enhance Construction Safety
The safety management philosophy of “I’m going to catch you doing bad things, and I’ll punish you for them” is…
OSHA Revises NEP on Silica Exposure
OSHA has revised its National Emphasis Program (NEP) to identify and reduce or eliminate worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica…
What OSHA is Planning for 2020
Both OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration have big plans for 2020, as reflected in the recently released…
2018 Workplace Fatalities Increased Slightly – Transportation Incidents Remain Most Frequent
2018 workplace fatalities numbered 5,250 across the U.S., a 2 percent increase from the 5,147 in 2017, reports the U.S.
Crane Operator Requirements: The End of Medical Evaluation
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has removed the requirement for a physical (medical) evaluation for…
Sandblasting and Spray Painting Safety
Spray painting and sandblasting serve two entirely opposite functions. But from a safety standpoint they create many similar hazards for…
3 Keys to Disaster Preparedness on Construction Sites
Construction sites are at a greater risk than completed commercial and residential properties during disaster time. A completed…