Four years ago, I was invited to join the Gold Shovel Association (GSA) Board of Directors to help bring a construction industry perspective to the organization.
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New Digital Check-In Apps Emerge on Construction Sites to Protect Employers and Employees
COVID-19 has led construction companies to adopt new digital check-in apps that keep employees safe and jobsites symptom-free from the virus.
Read More »Help Wanted
COVID-19 amplified stress, anxiety and uncertainty, which has created major disruptions at work and home. As stress levels intensified, alcohol and substance use are reportedly rising significantly.
Read More »We Need to Stay Focused on Protecting Workers from the Coronavirus
As I write this column, coronavirus case numbers continue to spike in many parts of the country.
Read More »2020 Construction Safety Week: Built on Safety
We’re looking forward to Construction Safety Week, which has been rescheduled for September 14-18, following a delay from our traditional May dates. We hope you all have plans to join us.
Read More »5 Things to Know about Working from Heights
The importance of safety when working from heights cannot be emphasized enough.
Read More »United Rentals Shares Safety Playbook for Equipment Rentals
COVID-19 protocols include contactless drive-up service and pre-rental and last-touch disinfecting.
Read More »Thousands Through Virtual and In-Person Safety Trainings in Support of Annual Safety Stand-Down Initiative
This September, Werner will offer national safety trainings, online courses and a new, downloadable climbing handbook in support of OSHA's national initiative.
Read More »Anatomy of a Fall
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and to shed light on this danger, Rosendin created a video that simulates what would happen to the human body if a person were to fall from a height of 12 and 20 feet.
Read More »Faith Technologies’ Safety Video Series: Charged!
Faith Technologies has announced the launch of a new safety video series, “Charged!”
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