Construction

The latest construction safety news and best practices, with coverage including OSHA construction regulations and compliance, health and safety for construction workers, fall protection, construction personal protective equipment and more.

Highlights

The New Blueprint for Construction Safety
Feb. 5, 2025
AI-powered platforms for enhanced insight into emerging risks.
June 6, 2024
Everything you need to know to keep workers safe, from working at heights, to summer heat to mental fitness.
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Report Addresses Mental  Health Issues in Construction
March 5, 2024
Construction workers have the highest rates of death from drug overdoses, especially opioids including heroin and fentanyl.
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Safety Tips for Aging Construction Workers
Feb. 6, 2024
In 2022, 45% of construction workers were 45 and older.
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Clear Vision: Safeguarding Construction Workers' Eyes on the Job
Dec. 6, 2023
A third of occupational eye injuries require trips to the emergency room, and at least 100 result in one or more days away from work.

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Safety is a factor in every bid the electrical construction company submits.
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Critical thinking spurred by go/no-go evaluation is at the core of the company’s safety program.
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Loven Contracting puts its money where its mouth is—and that means prioritizing and investing in safety, first and foremost.
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Mental health awareness is a priority at this construction company.