New for Spring, 2021, KEEN Utility, a modern innovator in safety footwear, introduces the brand’s fan-favorite San Jose work boot now in a woman’s fit, built for the unique fit needs of today’s tradeswoman and skilled worker.
Garney Construction trialed a new continuous monitoring smart PPE system, comprised of sensors worn on the arm of its workers and technology that collects data to signal when the worker may be headed for trouble while working in the heat.
In your life outside work, you might be as visible or as low-key as you want. But on a construction site, where struck-by accidents are a constant concern, there’s only one way to operate safely: as visibly as possible.
Lingering asbestos persists as a threat to homeowners, construction workers, and even agricultural workers. However, in industrial settings, newly manufactured materials and products may also contain asbestos, as the U.S. limit is at one percent.
Electrical contracting company Rosendin created this educational video to showcase the importance of proper fall protection. They even conduct a mock autopsy with a medical doctor.
Indoor manufacturing, warehousing and distribution environments tend to be fast-paced, with often long hours of standing and movement. Flat, hard surfaces may lead to foot fatigue, as well as knee and back pain.
NIOSH, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Center for Construction Research and Training are promoting a national campaign to prevent workplace falls. March 2021 marks the Fifth Annual National Ladder Safety Month.
Survey conducted in partnership with Safe Site Check In: Impact of pandemic on construction job sites finds fear of contracting COVID-19 is low yet health screenings and digital check in likely to become part of ongoing protocols
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced its preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2020.
RSS
