Construction Industry Safety and Health

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In construction, manufacturing, and other high-exertion industries, heat exposure is predictable, measurable, and something we see season after season. Yet many heat illness prevention efforts still focus primarily on what happens during the work shift.

RAMTECH has warned that the imminent release of the NFPA new Battery Safety Code (NFPA 800) underscores the growing fire risk associated with lithium-ion batteries across construction and infrastructure sectors.

Workers from Revoli Construction Co. Inc. of Massachusetts were removing sandy soil and installing steel plates outside of a trench.

BCSP and NCCER have partnered to connect BCSP’s safety credentialing expertise with NCCER’s workforce development programs. 

New technology is making safety management more feasible, shifting the focus from hazard response to proactive hazard elimination

Every 104 minutes, an American worker loses their life on the job, according to the most recent data released February 19, 2026, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Today’s construction site isn’t just full of the usual power tools and heavy equipment; you’ll also find plenty of touch screen tablets and laptops.

While the construction industry has dramatically reduced its total recordable incident rate over the last 30 years, fatality rates have remained flat for the past 15-20 years.

Both industries are shedding old stigmas by integrating advanced technology, creating a need for skilled technicians, and prioritizing worker wellness to attract the next generation of talent.

Incorporating the following eight practices into your safety program can improve outcomes on fast-paced projects, support the safety of less experienced workers and mitigate risks to workers’ health.