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Deaths, fatality rate rise in building construction industry: CPWR

S+H Staff — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:46:29 +0000

Silver Spring, MD — The number and rate of deaths among building construction workers increased over a recent 13-year period, according to a recent data bulletin published by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. The report, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and CPWR, shows that building construction fatalities […]

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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 — Many highway construction contractors believe work zone crews are increasingly at risk of being injured by speeding or distracted motorists, 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 […]

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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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Group files suit over EPA’s missed asbestos deadline

S+H Staff — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:17:34 +0000

Washington — A coalition of organizations is suing the Environmental Protection Agency and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for “failing to meet a mandatory legal deadline to address the ongoing public health threat of legacy asbestos.” The case is set to go before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on June 1 in New Orleans. […]

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

S+H Staff — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:09:47 +0000

Washington — OSHA administrator David Keeling is set to provide insight during the 13th annual National Forklift Safety Day, scheduled for June 9. The free event, organized by the Industrial Truck Association, highlights the safe use of forklifts, the importance of operator training and the need for daily equipment inspections. It will take place at […]

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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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