Whether at home or at work, technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) is impacting the lives of everyone, including people who use or install electrical systems. Technology in...

In a Tennessee case study, employees in their first year sustained nearly half of all reported injuries. Construction injuries can happen to anyone, which is why seasoned workers...

Emphasize reasons, not just rules. As workers become comfortable in their jobs, a sense of invincibility sometimes takes hold, and it may occasionally result in carelessness. In an...

Since OSHA began full enforcement of its respirable crystalline silica (RCS) standard in October 2017, contractors have been hit with 276 violations to the tune of $454,699.11 in...

Aching backs, sprained ligaments and sore muscles are common injuries on jobsites — but they don’t have to be. While one in five construction workers can expect to suffer some kind...

Your personal fall protection gear is only as good as the anchor or tie-off point you choose. Some workers believe certain points are safe when in fact, they won’t hold them if...

Are you doing enough to protect workers from heat stress? Heat illnesses such as heat stroke don’t arise just from working in certain temperatures. The humidity counts, too, as...

Bring home the reasons for the rules, and the risks of breaking them. Ever wondered why your employees take unnecessary safety risks or neglect basic safety practices? While they...

Construction employers, hear this: Noise on the jobsite isn’t just a nuisance. And as far as health effects go, it’s not just bad for the ears. It’s also bad for the heart. RELATED...

Safety walkarounds, aka management walkarounds, serve two purposes: Checking work in progress for potential safety problems and letting employees see firsthand that the company...