Construction Safety Week is a celebration of our industry’s commitment to health and safety—a commitment that has driven ...

There are countless dangerous jobs, but construction is at the top of the list. Accidents in the construction industry account for a disproportionate number of all serious workplace injuries and […] ...

Resources focus on hazard recognition and controls to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.

Construction sites abound not only in South Florida but also across the state and throughout the country. Residential communities are being built and so are shopping plazas to serve them. High-rise ...

Construction electrocutions remain a significant hazard, often caused by organizational failures, poor safety practices, and outdated equipment. Technologies like wearable voltage detectors, AI-based ...

Across the spectrum of jobs on construction worksites, workers face many hazards that can lead to injury or even worse: a fatality. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool in workplace safety programs—but its use also raises complex legal and governance ...

The National Safety Council estimated that 70 million U.S. construction worker days were lost in 2021 because of workplace injuries. According to the Cambridge Archaeological Journal, it took less ...

Construction workers often come face to face with significant health hazards that could lead to egronomic issues, hearing loss, cardiovasular disease or even cancer. The American Industrial Hygiene ...

Drilling into concrete can expose workers to silica dust from sand and rock, which can damage the lungs if inhaled. Drilling also exposes workers to hand vibration and noise at levels well above ...

“Fatigue is more than just feeling a little tired – it's a form of impairment,” Barrett writes. “It can reduce mental and physical functioning, affect judgment and concentration, slow reaction time, ...