New American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions
Construction sites mark transition, where one location or piece of a city is on-way to becoming something new. Since these locations exist in their unfinished…
NFPA 241-2019: Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations
NFPA 241-2019: Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations has been released. It revises the 2013 edition of the same standard. According to a…
Crane Safety by OSHA Standards: Common Hazards and Control Measures
Wind gusts can be extremely hazardous to workers due to their unpredictable nature. When high winds occur, structures under construction are in particular danger of…
How Loud Is Construction Site Noise?
With full-powered machinery and tool-heavy tasks, construction is one of the noisiest industries to work in. Every day, over 10 million construction workers are exposed…
Construction Safety Tips
It costs a lot to build something — from building materials to labor. Yet, as expensive as construction can be, the costs can be even…
The Hidden Carcinogen Within Construction
Construction safety often extends further than one might think and encompasses much more than what meets the eye. While it’s important to be cautious of…
A Measurement of the Shocks Delivered to the Hand-Arm System
Those who consistently operate power tools are prone to the side effects that shock-type exposure can cause on the human body. Such power tools include,…
Standards and Safety: Better Together
Every day, workers walk onto construction sites with one goal in mind – get the job done safely. They take great pride in the role…
ISO 14990-1:2016 – Earth-Moving Machinery – Electrical Safety of Machines
Earth-moving machinery, including excavators, loaders, dozers, and tractors, is integral to construction practices, since ground and other loose material often needs to be moved or…