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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.