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Sometimes a hard hat is the only thing standing between a worker and serious injury or death. But these vital pieces of PPE aren’t indestructible. They can wear out over time or...

In the construction industry, PPE is often the last line of defense against jobsite injury. PPE stands for personal protective equipment. In potentially dangerous jobs, it’s often...

There are a few reasons a company might need to shut down all or a portion of its plant, such as preventative maintenance or equipment replacement, repurposing the facility (a...

New technology can boost productivity and allow the previously impossible — think exoskeletons and 3D printers. But considering the cost (human and monetary) of accidents and...

One solution to getting workers to consistently wear PPE: Make it more comfortable. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense against injury. The challenge is...

Construction workers, who do much of their work outside, are used to being exposed to the elements — the sun, the rain, the heat, the cold. But occasionally the great outdoors can...

For many people, August is all about trying to stay cool and squeezing in one last family trip before the kids go back to school. For people in the construction industry, the month...

To learn which construction safety regulations are top of mind at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), look no further than its annual list of the most...

Cats are number one threat to birds in the wild. Can you guess the number two threat? It’s buildings. Every year, hundreds of millions of birds are killed flying into manmade...

Highway construction workers often toil within feet of vehicular traffic, so it isn't a leap to conclude that their jobs can be among the most dangerous jobs in the industry. In...