Safety

The May 28 gas line explosion in Youngstown showed the pitfalls of untrained workers removing natural gas lines. More regulations on such work are needed.

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

Fire safety in the construction industry involves proper fire training, regular safety meetings, fire safety procedures, situational awareness, and learning from mistakes.

A controversial rule change allowing a non-employee to represent employees during an OSHA walkthrough investigation takes effect May 31.

Powerline Safety Week is May 13-18. Workers can stay safe by identifying powerlines, staying 3 meters away from overhead powerlines, and staying alert.

OSHA has cracked down on fall safety violators and is taking contractors to task over safety violations, sometimes even forcing compliance.

A report from HKA highlights the state of construction disputes around the world—most of which are completely preventable.

Encourage psychological safety among employees by asking for opinions and openly discussing issues. This will bring innovation, lower safety incidents, and more.

Cannabis is legal in many states. Random drug tests, encouraging communication, and providing access to resources are easy ways to reduce job site cannabis use.

WorkSafeBC initiatives aim to identify and eliminate unsafe work practices and equipment hazards after multiple tower crane incidents in the province.