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.
Safety
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.
Distributed fiber optic sensing technology impact on the circular economy
Distributed fiber optic sensing improves material usage, reduces waste, and improves safety, promoting a circular economy in construction.
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.
Stay cool on-site with the best portable air conditioners
Whether on-site or in the office, these units deliver powerful cooling, portability, and durability tailored to the demands of construction.
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.
The best DeWALT gear to keep in your car for emergencies
Stay ready for anything with this must-have list of DeWALT gear to keep in your car, like the DXAEJ14 jump starter and DCL043 LED spotlight.
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.
Best sunscreens for construction workers who spend hours in the sun
Construction workers can face the sun well over eight hours a day making sunscreen a priority to protect the skin.
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