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
How One Initiative Is Addressing Mental Health in Construction
Get Construction Talking is working to address the worsening mental health crisis in the construction industry with easy-to-access resources for employers
Codes + Standards
Illinois roofing contractor that 'continues to ignore' fall protection standards faces $155K OSHA fine
OSHA said an inspector saw four employees working without fall protection systems, and that the workers were at risk of falls of more than 14 feet.
Report Says OSHA Underestimated Cost of Silica Rule
Industry coalition study contends that OSHA underestimated the cost of proposed silica rule
Oregon State University to Lead Construction Safety Research with New Facility
OSU will soon take the lead on construction safety for workers. The university will build a new research facility, with help from Knife River and MDU Construction Services Group
Codes + Standards
Latest construction accident fatality statistics reverse trend of declining deaths
2012 statistics show construction fatalities on the rise, with North Dakota's rate 10 times the national average
AGC to study causes of construction deaths, injuries
Common threads in fatalities are being analyzed for better safety standards
Codes + Standards
Tougher penalties needed for violation of construction safety standards, says advocacy group
National Council for Occupational Safety and Health concerned about falls, silica dust exposure
On Safety, Spanish and Forgiveness
To get attention, B_R_E_A_K the pattern
“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…