Construction Industry Safety and Health

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Occupational hearing loss remains a significant workplace safety concern. Delve into how double hearing protection can address this issue.

It’s important for every team member, from subcontractors to superintendents, to take responsibility for safety compliance.

The effectiveness of workplace communication is reliant on a number of factors, such as environment, skillset and structure.

Actions to reduce risk can range from using sensors for better construction fleet management to holding periodic training sessions about emerging issues.

Construction site managers and safety managers bear the responsibility of helping to ensure the safety and security of a jobsite and its workers.

Job safety audits can mitigate the risk of accidents. But many rely on slow processes designed with compliance.

Explore hidden risks on construction sites from hearing loss to vibration injuries.

An important operational goal of an organization is to strive to create a productive, supportive and safe work environment for its employees.

OSHA cited the employer for a repeat violation for again not ensuring a worker used fall protection as they walked along a roof frame. 

The initiative aims to prevent damage to underground utilities and promote safe digging practices.