Construction safety is paramount on the job site and in the equipment shop. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. Many of the construction accidents can result in ...

By Jim Goss, Senior Safety Consultant, HCSS As the focus on construction safety intensifies, equipment-using organizations are moving beyond compliance to culture change, embedding safety into the ...

So how many people work in the U.S. construction industry? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry in the United States employs over 7.5 million individuals. This ...

Bottom Line: AI and machine learning are reducing construction site accidents, theft, vandalism and hazardous operating conditions by analyzing 24/7 video feeds in real-time, gaining new predictive ...

Mats used to create temporary roadways and equipment platforms minimize soil compaction by distributing the downward pressure ...

The construction sector can be a dangerous one and when working on roads, oncoming vehicles produce an extra hazard that contractors need to prepare for. Road work is usually carried out at night when ...

Construction organizations today can broaden their approach to workforce safety by considering worker engagement, stress management, skills development, and the strategic use of technology.

As the nation's power demands have increased over the past few decades, the nature of the hazards posed by overhead transmission and distribution lines has become increasingly complex. And for ...

No matter how young or old construction workers are, they are at risk of having back pain run their lives. Back pain Isn’t the problem. Back pain is the result of the problem. The real problem lies in ...

The construction industry poses unique health and safety challenges for its workers. In fact, about one out of every five workplace deaths in calendar year 2019 were construction-related, according to ...

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) launched a nationwide campaign to save workers'' lives and reduce injuries by raising awareness and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in ...