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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...

Whether you have a drywall hanger who started cultivating a bushy beard before ZZ Top made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or your welder is determined to push stubble style...

These Hazard Communication Standard pictograms cut through language barriers and let everyone on the jobsite know what kind of threats a substance poses. There are many different...

Eric Giguere remained conscious for only 90 seconds after a trench cave-in left him trapped 6 ½ feet underground. It was plenty of time to experience the terror of being buried...

If and when Congress passes a bill to fund more infrastructure construction, companies that provide surveying services for bridge construction are likely to become very busy...

Disabled Army veteran Kenneth Rodel has been passionate about golf his whole life. Now facing a terminal illness, he’s short on time to enjoy it. Among his last wishes: to see the...

Holding regular safety meetings, aka toolbox talks, is an excellent way to keep safety top of mind and remind workers how to protect themselves and others against specific jobsite...

Thinking of becoming a forklift driver? There’s good news and bad news. On average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these jobs were expected to grow by only 3 percent...

A solid first aid program can save a life and keep minor injuries from becoming more serious ones. Accidents happen, and a clear plan to deliver first aid should be one of the...

Infrastructure in general, and roadbuilding and road maintenance in particular, have lagged in technology-facilitated productivity gains compared to manufacturing, retail, and...