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 In the construction industry, personal protective equipment (PPE) is considered the last line of defense when it comes to protecting workers from injury on the job site. Employers are required to implement technical controls and other safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries. In the event that these measures do not work or cannot be implemented, personal protective equipment will help prevent injury when hazards occur. Employers are required to pay for and provide workers with all personal protective equipment and are responsible for requiring their use when necessary. All personal protective equipment must meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifications. Employers may allow employees to use their own PPE. Where worker-owned equipment is permitted, employers are responsible for ensuring that PPE is in good working order, but is not required to reimburse workers for PPE they provide themselves. To ensure the best protection for your workers, here ar

 Construction is one of the largest sectors of the world economy, bringing in trillions of dollars annually. However, the industry faces many challenges such as fierce competition, low profit margins, cost overruns, and tight project deadlines. These problems are among the main concerns for contractors and construction companies. So, what needs to be done to successfully solve these problems? One way is to monitor your productivity. According to  reports , productivity in construction has grown by only 1% over the past 20 years. Not only is this worrisome, but it is also the biggest cause of many of the issues and problems that the construction industry is facing today. Even traditional industries such as mining, warehousing, manufacturing, government, and the oil industry saw significant productivity gains over this time period. But the construction industry is still lagging behind others, and there are many reasons for this. For example, innovation is never a priority, a l

For many, the summer months mean relaxing on the beach, lounging by the pool and spending more time in the sun. For builders, summer means long hours of work in the hot sun. All that time in the sun can lead to an increased risk of sunburn, sun poisoning, and skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US, and approximately 1 million people are diagnosed with some form of skin cancer each year. The three main types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, are mainly caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sun exposure. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common types of skin cancer and tend to remain localized. Melanoma is the least common of the three, but also the most deadly of the three. Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer that can quickly spread to other parts of the body and can be fatal if not treated early. The two types of UV rays that penetrate the Earth's atmosphere

 Construction sites are dangerous places. Security hazards lurk around every corner. This is evidenced by the high rate of work injuries and fatalities that occur every year in the construction industry. Falls, electric shocks, overturning heavy equipment and collapsing scaffolding are just a few of the reasons workers can be seriously injured or killed on a construction site. Construction firms that achieve excellent safety records did not get them by accident. They weren't lucky. These companies have made safety a key tenet of their corporate culture and have implemented proven safety programs that help them achieve the goal of creating an accident-free work environment to protect their employees. Creating  safer construction sites  is not an easy task. This requires a huge amount of planning and work. Here are some tips and advice on how to make every construction site safer. Create a safety culture Safety should be a top priority for all construction companies. Invol

We have compiled a list of the 10 most frequently cited building standards for fiscal year 2022 (October 2020 to March 2022). Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes the 10 most frequently cited standards from the previous fiscal year. By publishing the list, OSHA hopes to raise awareness of the standards most commonly cited as violations to help employers focus their efforts on making workplaces safer for employees. The list provided by OSHA covers all industries, so it does not provide a good idea of ​​which standards are most commonly cited for a particular industry, such as construction. OSHA also has separate sets of standards with different regulations for building, agricultural, and marine safety control in addition to their industry-wide standards. Luckily for us, OSHA has a website where you can search for   frequently cited OSHA standards   by North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes, as well as by size of bu

 Construction doesn't stop when winter arrives, so it's important to know what steps to take to keep your workers warm and safe. Before the next major winter storm hits your area with snow and ice buildup, be prepared and read these winter weather safety tips to keep your workers safe. Inspect and clean work areas When winter weather sets in, you need to inspect your construction sites for downed power lines and trees before allowing workers to get to work. Remove all snow and ice from walking and work surfaces, including walkways, roofs, scaffolding and stairs. Be sure to emphasize the importance of protecting workers from falls in icy conditions. Sprinkle salt or sand to melt icy areas and improve traction for workers. Ensure icy areas that cannot be cleared are clearly marked and instruct workers to slow down and take shorter steps, especially when carrying materials and tools, to avoid slipping. Knock down any icicles that form or cordon off areas to prevent work

 Good news. In 2020, the number of fatal occupational injuries in the construction industry has decreased. The death toll of construction workers in 2020 was 1,008, down 5.3% from 1,061 work-related deaths in 2019.  So, the bad news is that the construction industry has once again topped all industries in total fatal work injuries. According to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries  , the construction industry accounted for 23% of all private sector worker deaths in 2020. More bad news. The fatal injury rate in the construction industry was 10.2 in 2020, up from 9.7 in 2019. For all workers, the fatal injury rate dropped from 3.5 in 2019 to 3.4 in 2020. The fatal injury rate is calculated as the number of fatal occupational injuries. per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers. Although it accounts for the highest number of worker deaths, the construction industry only ranks fourth in terms of fatalities of any industry. Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting had