Construction Industry Safety and Health

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Construction sites are at the top of the list of riskiest work environments. The presence of heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and challenging work conditions make construction sites hard to work in and stay safe. 

The observance is part of a year-round campaign led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Poor communication and coordination between safety and construction contractors are the root causes of many accidents.

A truly safe job site prioritizes both physical and mental well-being.

Carhartt's inaugural “Steel Apple” awards, a new initiative to honor educators shaping the next generation of skilled trade workers.

Shrewd safety professionals carefully consider risk management for construction projects at the planning stage and throughout the life of a construction project.  

The new national voluntary consensus standard for safety training focuses on construction and demolition sites.

Improvements will require a paradigm shift towards a more nuanced, data-driven strategy that strives to identify and fix the root causes of both accidents and observed exposures. 

OSHA finds that North Carolina site lacked worker training, proper PPE.

When safety issues arise at a construction site, they lead to cascading challenges: project delays, soaring insurance costs, legal liabilities, and lost worker time.