Irregular work hours in construction: Potential long-term risks for workers
Long work hours and hard labor in construction increase the risk of long-term health consequences like dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Safety
Building on empty: The dangers of sleep deprivation in construction
Sleep deprivation can impact your health and work performance, especially in high-risk industries like construction.
Free silica control tool protects Ontario construction workers from dangerous exposure
OHCOW’s free Silica Control Tool protects workers from silica exposure. It is easy to use and offers tailored solutions for safer worksites.
Keep workers safe and productive with these cold weather tips
Removing ice, dressing warmly, pre-warming tools, and creating heated break areas can improve worker safety during winter months.
Put your best foot forward with the right construction work boots
Quality footwear in the skilled trades offers essential protection, comfort, and support for foot health to reduce fatigue and joint pain.
How to maintain safe work sites amid labor shortages
Labor shortages can cause shortcuts and reduced supervision. Keep workers safe with regular safety briefings and leveraging tech.
The proper lifting technique that keeps construction workers safe
38% of workplace injuries are caused by improper lifting—protect your back and prevent injury by lifting with the legs, not the back.
Top 10 workplace safety hazards
Falls account for 33.5% of construction deaths. Implementing proper safety measures on worksites can reduce falls and other injuries.
Strategies to boost construction worker safety on roadways
Boost construction worker safety on roadways with speed management strategies like automated penalties and stricter driving laws.
Fatigue and safety in construction: How to combat workplace exhaustion
Fatigue is a major safety concern across many industries but is especially dangerous in high-risk environments like construction. Being overly tired impairs your ability to…
Caterpillar’s “MindShift for Leaders” program shakes up traditional safety training
Caterpillar’s 5-session safety program is designed to assist companies in creating error-tolerant processes and reducing severe injuries.
Active teaching is the most effective safety training method
Active safety teaching involves demonstration and simulation, virtual and augmented reality, and discussion and gamification.
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