Construction Safety

Tumwater, WA — Construction firms in Washington state that perform excavation, trenching and shoring work must complete a written work plan before a job...

Boston — Although smaller construction firms continue to make strides in their commitment to employee safety, health and well-being, they still have room for...

Washington — OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health has scheduled virtual meetings for May 19 and 20. According to a notice published May...

Washington — The 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is a “vital opportunity” for “meaningful conversation about training, hazard recognition...

Roofing workers face a challenging environment. What can employers do to help ensure safety stays top of mind?

Montgomery, AL — A new law in Alabama is intended to enhance roadway work zone safety. The Alabama Work Zone Safety Act (S.B. 341) establishes...

Silver Spring, MD — Workers at construction companies with 10 or fewer employees accounted for 42.4% of the industry’s deaths in 2022, according to...

Lowell, MA — Researchers from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell are asking painters and allied trades workers who’ve been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

Ithaca, NY — A new mental health initiative for construction workers is aimed at shifting a traditionally macho industry culture and assuring employees that...

Cleveland — Worker safety needs to be a priority on construction sites where portable generators are used, the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ Association says. In a...