By Melody Hollis, Education Services Manager & Maureen Mallach, Manager of Professional Services, HCSS Construction sites and work can be hazardous if safety measures are not correctly put in place…

By Nicole Randall, Contributor In November 2021, a worker in New York City1 fell while painting the Manhattan Bridge. In December 2021, a roofer in his early 20s fell while…

By Robert Lahey, Chicagoland Construction Safety Council The past two years has witnessed an increase in awareness about the risks – and tragedies – associated with a public health crisis.…

By Brian Earl, Contributor Proper light levels on construction sites are critical to worker productivity and jobsite safety. Safe light levels are outlined in OSHA Standard 1926.56 where safe minimum…

By: James Strohecker, Contributor OSHA construction compliance is a key element for maintaining a safe jobsite. According to OSHA, nearly 6.5 million people work at over 250,000 construction sites each…

By Joe Egan, Contributor The construction industry is one of the oldest activities created by human beings. It started at the beginning of mankind thousands of years ago when we…

By Rick Pedley, Contributor The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in the U.S. Workers face the risk of injury when completing various tasks and working with or…

By Amanda Mielke, Contributor Winter highway conditions can be dangerous, but premium high-visibility safety wear with unique features to enhance visibility can help protect work zone crews from injuries. As…

By: Scott Fowler, ASSP Content Specialist Roadway work zones are some of the busiest, and potentially most hazardous, work environments you can find, as workers perform tasks in close proximity to…