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Exposed to the sun at work?

S+H Staff — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:30:56 +0000

It doesn’t matter if the day is sunny or cloudy – working outdoors exposes you to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

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Work zone contractors report rising crash risk, annual survey shows

S+H Staff — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:57:29 +0000

Arlington, VA — Highway construction contractors continue to sense a greater risk of work zone crashes, according to the results of the annual Work Zone Awareness Survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and software company HCSS. Nearly 600 firms from across the United States responded to the survey. Fifty-one percent of contractors […]

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Roofing safety expert: Reinforcement of training is ‘the key to success’

Kevin Druley — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:18:11 +0000

Washington — With falls remaining a persistent risk among roofing workers, a recent webinar hosted by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training highlighted strategies for improving safety. During the May 8 event, instructor Matt Wittenborn and Trust Fund Field Director Joel Gonzalez of the Roofers and Waterproofers Research and Education Joint Trust […]

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Take part in the Trench Safety Stand Down

S+H Staff — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:03:06 +0000

Fairfax, VA — The National Utility Contractors Association is calling on employers involved in trench work to participate in the Trench Safety Stand Down, set for June 15-19. The national event is intended to raise awareness of trench and excavation hazards, protective trench system requirements, and safety procedures for work in and around trenches and […]

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California moves toward ban on artificial stone countertop fabrication

S+H Staff — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:42:30 +0000

Los Angeles — The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on May 21 unanimously granted a petition that could ultimately lead to a ban on fabricating and installing artificial stone products containing more than 1% crystalline silica. The Western Occupational and Environmental Medical Association formally petitioned the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health […]

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How Leading Contractors are Capturing Safety Data at the Point of Work

S+H Staff — Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:26 +0000

The idea that jobsite safety and productivity pull in opposite directions is one of the most persistent beliefs in construction. It’s not hard to see where it comes from. When a safety process adds steps to a workday that’s already full, it creates friction. On a live site where the project always comes first, friction […]

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PPE use in construction

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:55 +0000

What gaps can be present on a construction site where PPE isn’t consistently used?

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New York advocacy group releases ‘Deadly Skyline’ report on construction worker deaths

S+H Staff — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:49:44 +0000

New York — The number of construction workers killed in New York state fell nearly 26% in 2024 from a 10-year high the year before, according to a recent report. For its annual Deadly Skyline report, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health gathered data from multiple sources, including the New York State Department […]

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Changes to Washington state trenching rule make written plans a must

S+H Staff — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:41:31 +0000

Tumwater, WA — Construction firms in Washington state that perform excavation, trenching and shoring work must complete a written work plan before a job begins, under a new rule recently adopted by state’s Department of Labor & Industries. Published April 21 and set to go into effect June 1, the rule amends current regulations to […]

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Small construction companies make safety gains, but still have room to improve: report

S+H Staff — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:53:11 +0000

Boston — Although smaller construction firms continue to make strides in their commitment to employee safety, health and well-being, they still have room for improvement, according to a recent report from Dodge Construction Network. For its seventh biennial report on safety management in the construction industry, the network – a provider of data, analytics and […]

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