Each year, over 150,000 construction workers are injured on the job in the U.S. — a sobering reminder that even as the industry navigates challenges like rising material costs and shifting trade policies, the protection of frontline workers must remain a top priority. Milwaukee Tool is taking bold steps to meet that challenge, investing more…
Read More >>By Kyle Sullivan, Contributor Construction sites are one of the most dangerous workplaces in the world. Construction involves heavy machinery, elevated spaces, and a fast-paced environment with multiple teams operating at the same time. Proper safety protocols are critical to avoid even minor oversights that could cause injuries or even fatalities. Obeying safety regulations isn’t…
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By Konnor Kamm, Contributor Ensuring construction worker safety has always been a top priority for the industry. With the guidance of OSHA and the American Society for Safety Professionals, it continues to evolve with new training standards recently announced to eliminate hazards and risks that can cause illness, injuries, or fatalities.[1] Today, technology plays a…
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By Nikki Johnson, Contributor Work zones are among the most dangerous areas on roadways, posing risks to motorists and workers. With heavy machinery in motion, shifting lanes, and ongoing activity, clear communication is essential to prevent accidents. Safety signage and visual cues act as a critical first line of defense in guiding traffic, reducing confusion,…
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By Alicia Rothenberg, Contributor Selecting the right battery-powered system is a critical decision for contractors looking to maximize efficiency, safety, and long-term productivity. A well-integrated system can help reduce downtime, streamline operations, and ensure compatibility across multiple tools, ultimately impacting a contractor’s bottom line. However, investing in a tool system requires careful considerations: System compatibility…
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By Cam Mackey, Contributor The risk of head injury is a daily reality for a broad array of workers in a variety of occupational settings, including construction and electrical workers, roadside crews, warehouse workers, landscapers, inspectors, and others. In fact, about every 10 minutes, a worker in the U.S. is struck by an object that…
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By Ryan Barnes, Contributor Despite greater awareness about the importance of head protection and the increased adoption of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the head, a person sustains a brain injury every nine seconds in the U.S.[1] For those who work in industrial and construction settings, that risk is even higher. Approximately 1,200 work-related traumatic brain injury (TBI)…
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By Cam Mackey, Contributor Most of us only get two hands. And it’s really hard to go through life without them. Which is why I’m continually surprised by this fact from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): 70% of workers don’t wear hand protection on the job. And of those who do, 30% don’t…
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by Philip Jacklin, Contributor In the construction industry, protecting workers from falls is likely one of the most important tasks for the safety team. Falls from heights are the most common cause of injury and fatality to occur on the job site. For 14 consecutive years, “Fall Protection: General Requirements” have been the most cited…
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By Kyle Anderson, Contributor In the high-risk environment of construction, the safety of workers’ vision is non-negotiable. Eye injuries are among the most common workplace incidents, yet they are also one of the most preventable with the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Safeguarding vision is not just about meeting compliance requirements; it is…
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