Construction

Silver Spring, MD — As elevated suicide rates continue to impact the construction industry, “showing up authentically and compassionately” is vital for supervisors or employees who think a co-worker is at immediate risk, one expert says.

Chicago — Nearly 2 out of 3 construction workers in the United States have experienced anxiety or depression in the past year, results of a recent annual survey show.

Workers who are exposed to or handle wet concrete may experience stinging pain, itching, swelling, blisters and more.

Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA has issued a hazard bulletin after investigating recent incidents involving heavy construction equipment that resulted in workers being injured and killed.

Arlington, VA — Third-party ratings for safety equipment shouldn’t be viewed as a replacement for compliance or regulatory standards, the International Safety Equipment Association cautions in a Sept 29 statement.

Toronto — A free guide from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association highlights best practices for safely using mast climbing work platforms.

Never underestimate the importance of planning ahead.

Blacksburg, VA — The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has published its inaugural ratings for several construction safety helmets.

For millions of workers in the construction, maintenance, mining, forestry, transportation, agriculture and automotive industries, the effects of sustained on-the-job exposure to vibration – whether hand-arm or whole-body – may lead to various health problems.

Toronto — After conducting a silica and dust exposure assessment for six work tasks in the concrete floor trade, the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association has published a summary of its findings.