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.
Safety
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.
The 7 most common fall protection mistakes on the job (and how to fix them)
Fall protection mistakes, such as using worn-out equipment, not conducting a risk assessment, or improperly using your SRL, could cause injury or fatalities.
This company is using technology to help workers stay hydrated
Epicore Biosystems' Hydration system helps construction workers stay hydrated and avoid heat illness with personalized feedback.
SCSA’s survey tool helping predict risks and prevent accidents
SCSA’s survey tool is helping construction sites predict risks and prevent accidents by improving communication and equipment access.
7 apps to make construction sites safer
Job site safety just got easier with apps designed to help identify safety issues, ensure compliance, and reduce paperwork woes.
Ensuring crane safety: How the NCCCO leverages technology to minimize risks
The NCCCO Foundation is setting new standards for crane safety by using innovative technology to address hazards and protect workers.
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