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Construction PPE Guide: What Crews Need for Each Task

April 6, 2026

This guide walks through jobsite role-based PPE choices for high-risk jobs, then shows you how to choose and replace that gear with confidence.

The most common construction eye injuries and how to prevent them

Rick Pedley

May 25, 2022

According to the CDC, around 2,000 U.S. workers sustain work-related eye injuries each day that need medical attention.

How to determine what type of respiratory protection you need for your jobsite

Ray Chishti

May 25, 2022

Construction work produces harmful dust, fumes, and sprays that are harmful to workers' health. Determine what assigned protection factor is needed.

Falls still leading cause of death in construction industry

Derick Plowden

June 30, 2021

It’s no secret that falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. It’s critical you emphasize and address fall hazards on your worksite.

Construction’s toll on workers

Investments are key to avoiding the “fatal four”

Jim Arabia

March 2, 2020

During a 45-year career, there is a one in 200 chance that a construction worker will die from a work-related incident. That’s a pretty scary statistic.

Confined Spaces: Airborne dust & particulates accumulate quickly

These hazardous materials require close exposure monitoring

Kevin Chase

July 1, 2019

Broadly speaking, a confined space is an area that is large enough for a worker to enter and do work, but that is difficult to get in and out of easily, and not designed or intended for regular occupancy.

2019 Top Standards- Critical OSHA Standards

OSHA confined space construction standard

OSHA 1926.1201 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction: Confined Spaces in Construction

January 3, 2019

Any entity doing construction work, such as building a new structure or upgrading an old one, must follow the construction confined space rule. Because the new rule applies to all employers who perform construction activities in a confined space, safety managers in all industries should become familiar with the standard.

Construction Site Noise: What’s the Risk?

October 17, 2018

With powerful machinery and heavy-duty tasks, construction sites are some of the noisiest places. Not only is the industry filled with loud sounds, it is also filled with noise-induced hazards. There are over 30 million construction workers who are exposed to prolonged noise on a daily basis.

Safety in the Construction Industry, Vol. 3

April 1, 2018

This exclusive ISHN ebook – Volume 3 – identifies the most serious construction hazards and provides protection tips and best practices. We pay particular attention to falls – the number one killer on construction sites.

Safety in the Construction Industry, Vol. 2

May 1, 2017

In 2017 the construction industry is one of the most dynamic sectors of the U.S. economy. Residential construction, bridge erection, roadway paving, excavations, demolitions, and large scale painting jobs are all booming.