Construction

Planning and protection will help workers stay safe when working in or near a trench.

Washington — Oregon OSHA is one step closer to having full oversight over temporary labor camps, after federal OSHA published a proposed final approval in the March 13 Federal Register.

“You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us.” That’s the theme of this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, set for April 17-21.

Alachua, FL — The construction industry must “change the culture and perception of our industry” to recruit and retain women, concludes a new white paper.

New York — The number of construction workers killed in New York City soared 54% in 2021 from 2020, and jumped 49% in the state overall, according to a recent report.

Chicago — No matter where work gets done, “protecting vision should always be a priority,” advocacy group Prevent Blindness is reminding employers.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration needs a comprehensive strategy “to safely integrate drones into the national airspace system,” a new Government Accountability Office report concludes.

Silver Spring, MD — Around two-thirds of construction worker deaths over a recent 11-year period were the result of “Focus Four”-related injuries, a new report says.

Download a white paper from Columbia Southern University on the role of drones to save lives in construction jobsite safety.

New York — Aiming to keep construction workers safe from falls, the New York City Department of Buildings is relying on fashion and a music legend to help spread safety messages.