On the path to construction: The rise of women safety consultants
Women in construction safety face challenges like harassment and lack of mentorship. Support and networking can empower success and drive industry progress.
Safety
Are stricter regulations needed for interior gas line removal work?
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.
Feeling hot, hot hot: What you need to know about heat stress and how to avoid it
With summer headed our way, it’s crucial to understand the dangers of heat stress and how you can prevent it.
Suicide rate among construction workers hits crisis levels: ‘We have to watch out for each other’
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries, the CDC said.
Construction workers are dying from suicide at an alarming rate
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among professions, with an estimated 6,000 construction workers dying by suicide in 2022.
Worker receives $900k settlement for busted hip
Allowing hazardous construction site conditions ruined a young union operating engineer’s hip, damaging his livelihood, and cost those he sued $919,000 for injuries.
Families of workers killed, injured at U of Chicago Hospital sue
Families of one ironworker killed, and another injured due to falls suffered in high winds on a Chicago construction site are suing two defendants for…
NTSB preliminary report on Youngstown explosion released
The NTSB’s preliminary report on the fatal gas explosion in Youngstown answered some questions regarding the blast that killed one and injured nine others.
140k contract led to gas explosion killing 1, injuring 7
A small-dollar contract to remove and relocate utility lines in Youngstown led to a fatal gas explosion. The incident is currently under investigation by NTSB.
Fern Hollow Bridge lawsuits target Pittsburgh and three engineering firms
Survivors of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse are suing three prominent engineering firms and the city of Pittsburgh for negligence.
Fire safety for construction sites
Fire safety in the construction industry involves proper fire training, regular safety meetings, fire safety procedures, situational awareness, and learning from mistakes.
OSHA rule change on employee representation is effective May 31
A controversial rule change allowing a non-employee to represent employees during an OSHA walkthrough investigation takes effect May 31.
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