Building a Safer Job Site
Job site safety looked a lot different just a few decades ago. Safety gear was mostly optional and visits from
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Construction Fatalities Fall Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns
Workplace fatalities in 2020, a year marked by unemployment that reached over 14% in the early days of the pandemic,
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What Does OSHA’s EST Ruling Mean for Builders?
OSHA’s EST ruling on vaccines is being challenged in courts around the country. What does it mean for Colorado’s large builders?
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Proactive loss prevention—does your project meet the new standards?
Smart safety systems are increasingly required as part of an insurance policy on custom homes. Learn how to proactively mitigate risk.
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Can workers be too safe?
Builders who have been frustrated by an injury on a jobsite, should familiarize themselves with the concept of risk compensation.
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How a Zero-Injury Culture Endangers Construction Workers
We’re all familiar with the signage proudly displayed at construction sites or manufacturing plants that boast “injury-free for 658 days.”
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Employers’ labor responsibilities in winter
In addition to slowing down projects, winter weather can cause unusual conditions and higher risks for those in the construction industry.
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New LEED credits address health and safety as communities reopen from COVID-19
As businesses cautiously reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, USGBC’s new program aims to help LEED projects maintain occupants’ safety.
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3 ways to prevent OSHA penalties
Builder and contractors who incur OSHA penalties may be able to get them lowered if they correct the problems that caused the violation.
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ASSP launches construction safety resource library
The American Society of Safety Professionals announced on Monday that it has launched a new library of safety resources specific
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