The future of safety in construction with Raffi Elchemmas

Raffi Elchemmas chats with UTHH to talk about construction safety of the past and present, and how mental health awareness can reshape the future.

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Safety, mental fitness, and the future of construction: A conversation with Ian Gray

Mental fitness is reshaping construction safety. Ian Gray of Salus shares how mindset, culture, and simple tools can protect workers on site.

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Feeling hot, hot hot: What you need to know about heat stress and how to avoid it

With summer headed our way, it’s crucial to understand the dangers of heat stress and how you can prevent it.

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How effective safety communication can save lives on the job site

June 23, 2025

Clear and effective safety communication minimizes workplace hazards, reduces accidents, and ensures everyone is informed on job site risks and protocols.

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8 strategies to prevent and mitigate workplace injuries

June 16, 2025

Proactive safety measures, proper training, and hazard prevention strategies can help minimize workplace injuries and create a safer job site.

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The hidden safety crisis in U.S. manufacturing

June 9, 2025

A new report reveals there is a safety crisis in U.S. manufacturing that requires new training and policies to protect workers.

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Construction lessons from homes that survived the LA fires

June 4, 2025

Homes that survived the LA fires had fire-resilient design, like concrete walls, Class A roofs, ember-resistant vents, and defensible space.

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How to make respiratory safety a priority in the construction industry

June 2, 2025

Construction workers face respiratory hazards, such as silica dust and fumes, daily. Some of the best respirators are N95s and PAPRs.

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Best practices and hearing protection for construction workers

May 31, 2025

Loud job sites can cause hearing loss. Protect your ears with the 3M E-A-R soft yellow neon earplugs or Honeywell bluetooth earmuffs.

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Best sunscreens for construction workers who spend hours in the sun

May 27, 2025

Construction workers can face the sun well over eight hours a day making sunscreen a priority to protect the skin.

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The top 10 construction health and safety courses

May 26, 2025

Top construction health and safety courses include fire safety and extinguishers training, workplace violence prevention, and more.

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The OSHA Fatal Four: What they are and how to prevent them

May 19, 2025

Construction workers face serious risks, with falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in accidents the most common causes.

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Stay protected: Everything you need to know about arc flashes

May 12, 2025

Arc flashes pose serious risks in construction, causing burns, injuries, and damage. Safety measures, PPE, and risk assessments can reduce hazards.

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