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March 3, 2015
Silicosis still a problem for construction workers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prolonged and persistent exposure to crystalline silica, a basic form of soil, sand, granite, or other...
October 22, 2014
Construction workers need ongoing training on “Fatal Four”
The construction industry has some of the highest on-the-job fatality rates in the United States, with 796 reported deaths in 2013. According to the Occupational...
September 17, 2014
OSHA: Falls are leading cause of death in construction industry
More construction industry employees die from falling than from any other work-related hazard, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The federal agency...
March 27, 2013
Scaffolding Safety and OSHA Requirements
Unlike ladders, scaffolds offer a platform to work and move around on. Safety is especially important when working on scaffolding; OSHA has specific training regulations...
February 25, 2013
Prevent Injuries on Your Construction Site
Falls are the number one killer in construction; the sad reality is most fall-related deaths could have been prevented by proper fall protection. There is...