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Safety in the Construction Industry covers fall protection, PPE, regulations and best practices.
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Facing charges in worker’s 2021 trench collapse death, contractor surrenders to police

January 26, 2023

The owner of a Vail, Colorado construction company facing felony manslaughter charges has surrendered to local law enforcement after the Summit County Sheriff’s Office in Breckenridge, Colorado, issued an arrest warrant on Jan. 24, 2023.


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Ohio roofing contractor gets 8th citation for exposing workers to deadly fall hazards

January 19, 2023

Federal safety inspectors found the owner of a Martin, Ohio roofing company exposed roofers and other workers to the construction industry’s leading cause of death.


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OSHA enforcement

Contractor cited for continuing to expose workers to potentially deadly falls

New Jersey firm faces $584K in penalties for safety hazards on Toll Brothers project
January 18, 2023

Less than four months after citing a Trenton, New Jersey roofing contractor for exposing unprotected workers to deadly fall hazards, OSHA is once again holding the employer responsible for putting its workers’ safety at risk.


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Mental health and workplace safety: Is there a connection?

Katie Brenneman
January 5, 2023

Securing employees' physical safety is a top priority for employers in the construction industry. But what about psychological safety? Keeping your employees’ minds in a safe, healthy space is essential, but, unfortunately, mental health care in the construction industry is falling short.


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Free resources for choosing & achieving your new year’s resolution in the safety industry

December 13, 2022

According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), “If you focus on achieving goals, monitoring performance, and evaluating outcomes, your workplace can progress along the path to higher levels of safety and health achievement.”


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The need for sustainable waste management in the construction industry

Nicolle Portilla
November 22, 2022

The construction industry is one of the most wasteful industries in the world. Estimates reveal that construction and demolition activities account for approximately 40% of the solid waste generated yearly. This statistic amounts to nearly 100 million tons of waste in the United States alone. 


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Construction industry confronting job hazards with smart technology and cutting-edge PPE

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Howard Frederick, Esq.
November 16, 2022

Construction work remains one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States in 2022. The private sector is hard at work addressing these various dangers in new and exciting ways, most of which incorporate smart technology, with advanced engineering and tried and true solutions from the past. 


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How to comply with OSHA’s current silica rules and regulations

Rick Pedley
November 16, 2022

Managers and supervisors in the construction and manufacturing industries need to protect their employees from various work-related hazards, including the presence of silica dust.


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OSHA-compliant fall protection

Investigation of foundry worker’s fatal fall finds Caterpillar failed to install required fall protection

November 14, 2022

A federal investigation determined that, if required safety guards or fall protection had been installed, the 39-year-old employee’s ninth day on the job in Mapleton, Illinois might not have been their last.


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10 safety mistakes that can cost you a legal case

How jobsite data becomes legal evidence

David Ward Brian Junginger
November 3, 2022

The impact of the construction labor shortage is now seeping into the courtroom.


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