Construction Safety

Deaths, fatality rate rise in building construction industry: CPWR

Silver Spring, MD — The number and rate of deaths among building construction workers increased over a recent 13-year period, according to a recent...

Work zone contractors report rising crash risk, annual survey shows

Arlington, VA — Many highway construction contractors believe work zone crews are increasingly at risk of being injured by speeding or distracted motorists, according...

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

Washington — With falls remaining a persistent risk among roofing workers, a recent webinar hosted by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and...

Take part in the Trench Safety Stand Down

Fairfax, VA — The National Utility Contractors Association is calling on employers involved in trench work to participate in the Trench Safety Stand Down,...
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California moves toward ban on artificial stone countertop fabrication

Los Angeles — The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on May 21 unanimously granted a petition that could ultimately lead to a...

Group files suit over EPA’s missed asbestos deadline

Washington — A coalition of organizations is suing the Environmental Protection Agency and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for “failing to meet a mandatory legal...

Head of OSHA to take part in next week’s National Forklift Safety Day

Washington — OSHA administrator David Keeling is set to provide insight during the 13th annual National Forklift Safety Day, scheduled for June 9. The free...

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

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...
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PPE use in construction

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

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

New York — The number of construction workers killed in New York state fell nearly 26% in 2024 from a 10-year high the year...

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