Construction & Utilities

Dayton, OH — A new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association stresses the importance of following manufacturer recommendations for equipment used during...

Washington — The National Safety Council is commending ASTM for updating its standard on serious incident and fatality prevention, which NSC says will “help...

Arlington, TX — Engineers from the University of Texas at Arlington say they’ve developed a soft, air-powered exoskeleton that shows promise in helping workers...

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has launched an e-tool to help employers comply with provisions of the state’s...

Tampa, FL — Most construction supervisors and managers don’t have the tools they need to address workers’ mental health challenges, a recent survey has...

Washington — Construction workers are 30% more likely than workers in other industries to die from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, results of a recent study...

New York — A new law in New York City will require construction worker and supervisor safety training to address mental health, substance misuse,...

Washington — Workers in private industry experienced fewer nonfatal injuries and illnesses on the job in 2024 than in 2023, according to Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses data released Jan. 22 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Watertown, SD — Communication tower workers must cooperate with jobsite safety auditors and implement all recommended corrective actions, a safety resource from NATE: The Communications Tower Infrastructure Association says.

Tumwater, WA — Washington state is seeking to add a requirement for written work plans, along with other provisions, to its excavation, trenching and shoring regulations.