OSHA Issues Final Rule for Jobsite Inspections
The March 29 rule amends the existing OSHA regulation for who can accompany OSHA inspectors during workplace inspections
Survey Finds Women in Construction Still Lack Appropriate PPE
The survey found that women working in construction face challenges when it comes to finding properly fitting personal protective equipment for the jobsite
Ways Women Are Overcoming Hurdles and Making Gains in Construction Careers
Actionable advice for women construction workers who encounter bias on the job
2024 Annual Increase in OSHA Penalties for Safety Violations Takes Effect
The new amounts reflect annual cost-of-living adjustments to OSHA civil penalties and went into effect on Monday, Jan. 15
Life-Saving Help for Opioid Overdoses on Jobsites
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: A powerful tool that saves lives from opioid overdoses on construction sites; housing affordability index data for Q3 2023
Ladder Safety Tips for Every Jobsite
Like any construction tool, proper and safe ladder and pump jack use requires dedicated training and constant respect
“We’ve done this a lot. You...as a group…are stupid.”
Last week I went to the Chicago filming of “America’s Got Talent”, the NBC show that accepts all comers who don’t make it on…
Text Mex: Meet ‘em where they are
Would you ever use Twitter to announce your family dinner is being served?
Ridiculous question, right?
Wait. Hold that…
The Inverse Golden Rule + 3 CYA tools when working with Hispanics
You know The Golden Rule, right?
He who has the gold makes the rules.
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'I see dead people' + 3 other common sensibilities
An obstacle to better jobsite safety is the English-Spanish language gap. Here are three Spanish phrases you can use to communicate the obvious—but essential—on the jobsite
Excuse me, sir…your PowerPoint sucks
Stop me if you’ve heard this before.
Guy gets up to give a presentation.
Self-deprecating intro.
Well-dressed. …
Catalog ideas; don’t shoot them
Yesterday I attended a Construction and Safety Expo outside Chicago. General contractors, Sub-contractors and Safety Suppliers were dishing on…
Leveraging the smartphone for a safer jobsite
Considering the millions of people wandering around with chins buried in their chests, thumbs ablaze on glass keyboards, few would suggest the…
Home builders honored at SAFE awards dinner
The National Association of Home Builders/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award for Excellence was presented to 13 home builders, remodelers, home builders' associations and other members of the home building industry.
