How to prepare your construction site for extreme weather
Protect your construction site from extreme weather. Secure materials, reinforce structures, and create emergency response plans to stay safe.
Safety
How to build earthquake resistant buildings that last
Structures like the Sabiha Gökçen Airport have figured out how to build earthquake resistant buildings using smart design.
Electrical hazards: How painters can avoid shocks, fires, and deadly risks
Painters face electrical hazards that can lead to shocks, burns, and deadly injuries. Safety practices and protective equipment keep workers safe.
Heavy machinery safety: Best practices to keep workers protected
With proper training, PPE, inspections, and pre-operation inspections, you can reduce workplace accidents around heavy machinery.
Breaking the fall: Top strategies to prevent slips, trips, and falls
Slips, trips, and falls are leading causes of injury in construction. Proper training, awareness, and gear can prevent accidents and protect your team.
Construction leads in electrical fatalities in latest ESFI data
ESFI reports 1,940 workplace electrical fatalities from 2011 to 2023, with the construction industry contributing the most.
How effective safety communication can save lives on the job site
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
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
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
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
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
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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