
Planning for the Human Factor in Construction Project Safety
By Grace Calengor
May 1, 2025
As Construction Safety Week 2025 approaches, companies are taking a harder look at one of the predominant factors pertaining to jobsite safety—or lack thereof—and how they can mitigate its inherent risk: the human factor. Under the theme “All in Together,” the week of May 5-9 wil...

Three Common Causes of Electrocution on Construction Sites and How to Avoid Them
By Randy Dombrowski
April 24, 2025
Contact with electricity is one of the leading causes of fatalities in the workplace. The construction industry experiences over four times the number of electrical fatalities than any other leading industry, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International.
The hard ...

Helping Workers With Disabilities Navigate the Construction Jobsite
By Evelyn Long
April 17, 2025
The construction industry is one of the most physically demanding sectors, requiring workers to operate heavy machinery, climb scaffolding and maneuver across unpredictable terrain.
This exacting career can be challenging for professionals with congenital or acquired physical di...

Head Protection 101: Selecting the Right Head Protection for Your Work Environment
By Rick Pedley
February 19, 2025
Head injuries are among the most common and serious workplace injuries. From 2021 to 2022, there were 195,720 head injuries reported in the US, 684 of which were fatal, according to the International Safety Equipment Association. For businesses, the financial implications are sta...

Safeguarding History: Fire Risks in Renovating Historic Buildings
By Birgitte Messerschmidt
January 20, 2025
The renovation of historic and unique buildings is both a labor of love and a huge responsibility. Rich in stories and architectural beauty, these structures link communities to their past. However, giving new life to these iconic buildings through renovation projects can place t...

Improving Equipment Security to Mitigate Physical and Digital Threats
By Ellie Gabel
December 9, 2024
The construction industry is acclimating to an ever-digitizing workflow and ecosystem, alongside the growing importance of protecting equipment in sectors related to critical infrastructure. Construction companies and their employees must all be aware of digital safety concerns j...

Winterize Your Worksites for Optimal Safety and Productivity
By Rick Pedley
December 3, 2024
As winter approaches, contractors and construction professionals face a range of challenges that can compromise safety, productivity and project timelines. Cold weather conditions, from colder air to snow and ice, can quickly turn sound work environments into perilous spaces with...

On the Front Lines: Influencing Construction Site Safety
By Nancy Novak
November 5, 2024
In the last 16 years, more fatalities have occurred in construction than in any other industry. Not only are workers on construction sites vulnerable to incidents with heavy machinery or working at height, but their exposure to dangerous materials can pose health risks if proper ...

ABC Announces Disaster-Relief Efforts and Resources Following Hurricane Milton
By ABC
October 14, 2024
HURRICANE RELIEF
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee were hit with Hurricane Helene, and now Florida is facing additional damage from Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Damages from Helene have already ...

Safety on Tour: Listening to Construction Leaders' Top Concerns
By Grace Calengor
September 24, 2024
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, PPE, social distancing and remote work all became household words. But for essential construction workers, some of these safety measures were easier to follow than others—after all, you can’t pour a concrete foundation or put up walls worki...
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Understanding and Combatting the Silent Threat of Building Corrosion
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'You're Talking About Lives': The New Nissan Stadium
By Grace Austin
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