How to prioritize visibility for outdoor summer workers Scott A. Corrao July 26, 2024 Workers who wear high-visibility apparel must be both visible and comfortable in high temperatures.Read More
Hot work, cool heads: Safety protocols for summer work sites Al Ruggie July 25, 2024 Whether workers are toiling under the sun or next to a blast furnace, the risks of heat-related illnesses and accidents are ever-present and growing.Read More
Construction supervisor pleads guilty to obstructing investigation into workplace death ISHN Staff July 24, 2024 One of New York man's employees died after a fall from an improperly secured roof.Read More
Heat’s hidden hazards How temperature can affect safety in unexpected ways M.B. Sutherland July 24, 2024 The surprising ways that heat can affect your workers’ well-being, and your safety record, and what you can do to help.Read More
Unguarded trenches collapsed, trapped, injured workers Boston Waterproofing & Construction twice exposed workers to potentially deadly hazards July 18, 2024 A Boston waterproofing contractor exposed employees to life-threatening cave-ins and excavation hazards at worksites.Read More
OSHA: Roofing contractor willfully exposed own children to potentially deadly falls ISHN Staff July 12, 2024 The owner of a Liverpool, Pennsylvania roofing company risked the lives of two of his children by exposing them to falls from heights.Read More
How does extreme weather affect crane safety? Annette Harris July 3, 2024 Learn about the risks posed by harsh weather conditions as well as a few essential guidelines for safely operating overhead cranes when the weather turns. Read More
When is it necessary to wear double hearing protection? Rick Pedley June 19, 2024 Occupational hearing loss remains a significant workplace safety concern. Delve into how double hearing protection can address this issue.Read More
Safety by design: Proactive measures for reducing risk at job sites Ethan Harris June 18, 2024 It’s important for every team member, from subcontractors to superintendents, to take responsibility for safety compliance.Read More
Insights into effective safety communication Peter G. Furst June 18, 2024 The effectiveness of workplace communication is reliant on a number of factors, such as environment, skillset and structure.Read More