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Stay safe working in the heat

Will you be working in hot conditions? You’ll need to take steps to protect yourself from the heat.

Four A’s of fall prevention

Falls to a lower level are the second leading cause of workplace fatalities. Help prevent them by following the four A’s of fall prevention.

In the works: Training program on psychological safety in construction

Pullman, WA — A construction worker turned college professor is developing training aimed at strengthening psychological safety in the construction industry.

Most exertion-related injuries and deaths attributable to heat: study

Storrs, CT — Heat exposure and heat-related illness cause the vast majority of exertion-related injuries and deaths in the workplace, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut.
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‘Total human health’ now part of construction association’s best practices

Washington — A whole-person approach is a key component of an effective worker safety program, Associated Builders and Contractors says in its latest guide on safety best practices in the construction industry.

OSHA emphasis program targets fall hazards

Washington — OSHA has launched a National Emphasis Program aimed at reducing and preventing falls in all industries.

3 benefits of a safety cage on construction sites

What are the benefits of safety cages on construction jobsites/crews?

Are you ready for the National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction?

Washington — The 10th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is fast approaching, and employers nationwide are being encouraged to host an event.
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Free white paper: ‘OSHA Regulations for Heat Stress’

Download this free white paper for what you should know about OSHA’s new workplace heat standards, how enforcement will be handled and what you can do to help keep workers safe.

Construction worker safety: Refresher tips from NIOSH

Washington — A new pamphlet from NIOSH offers tips to mitigate common risks that construction workers face.

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