Construction & Utilities

NSC and NCCCO Foundation team up for survey on crane industry safety

Washington — The National Safety Council and the NCCCO Foundation want to hear about safety challenges and best practices in the crane industry. Of particular...

Construction safety group launches silica awareness campaign

Nova Scotia, Canada — Construction Safety Nova Scotia is using humor to address a serious workplace safety topic: the dangers of respirable crystalline silica. The...

Safety on the line

Reducing the number of utility lineworker injuries requires heightened recognition of hazards and surroundings, one expert says.

10th annual Safe + Sound Week slated for August

Washington — OSHA, NIOSH and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – are joining forces for the 10th annual...
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‘We want to be in the solutions business,’ head of OSHA says

Washington — Two recent compliance assistance initiatives show that OSHA is “looking for ways to lead,” agency administrator David Keeling said this week. “OSHA has...

House hearing explores ‘hurdles’ related to federal workers’ comp programs

Washington — Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle met this month to talk about what’s making it hard for some injured workers in...

DOL announces members of OSHA construction advisory committee

Washington — The Department of Labor recently announced the new roster of members for its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, as well...

What makes messages about SIFs effective? Researchers want to know

Boulder, CO — The Construction Safety Research Alliance has launched a confidential survey on safety communications related to serious injuries and fatalities, or SIFs,...
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Wanted: roofing supervisor input on industry safety

College Station, TX — A team from Texas A&M University is asking commercial and residential roofing safety managers and supervisors to take part in...

Electrical safety in construction: OSHA unveils new initiative

Washington — As part of its ongoing effort to bolster electrical safety in the construction industry, OSHA has launched the Electrical Roll Up Initiative. The...

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