On an active construction site, mobile equipment rarely operates in isolation. Trucks back into position. Loaders move materials. Cranes lift overhead. Workers on foot move between tasks鈥攕ometimes only feet away from equipment weighing thousands of pounds. That proximity makes mobile equipment safety a shared responsibility. Recent data shows that one in four struck-by-vehicle deaths involves … Read more
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Construction is work in motion. Materials arrive. Packaging comes off. Lumber is cut. Tools and cords move from one task to the next. As a project takes shape, so does something less noticeable: the debris, scrap and clutter left behind along the way. What happens to those materials matters. Good construction housekeeping is more than … Read more
When a workplace injury occurs, the priority is clear: care for the employee, understanding what happened and taking steps to help prevent it from happening again. In 2024 alone, private industry employers reported nearly 2.5 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses. Behind each recordable incident is information that can help organizations better understand where risks … Read more
What does it take to help prevent one of the trucking industry’s most common鈥攁nd often overlooked鈥攚orkplace hazards? Our latest workplace safety resource explores practical strategies that can help reduce risks during truck loading, unloading and cargo securement. According to OSHA, falls remain one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries and fatalities, while industry … Read more
Some of the most important work in America happens while much of the country is asleep. Long after office lights switch off and parking lots empty, manufacturing facilities continue producing critical components. Healthcare professionals monitor patients through the night. Maintenance teams prepare equipment for the next day’s production. Truck drivers move goods across the country, … Read more
What helps construction projects stay strong when unexpected claims or liability issues arise? Our latest workplace safety resource explores practical risk transfer strategies that can help contractors protect their operations before problems escalate. In today鈥檚 construction environment, tighter timelines, growing subcontractor networks, and increasingly complex projects continue to create new layers of exposure, making proactive … Read more
Building safety is something many people do not think about until something goes wrong. A power outage suddenly brings operations to a halt. A leaking roof damages equipment after a heavy storm. An emergency exit blocked by stored materials becomes a serious concern during an evacuation drill. More often than not, the disruptions that impact … Read more
What does it take to help crews stay safer when temperatures rise? In recognition of Heat Safety Week 2026, our latest workplace safety resource explores practical prevention strategies that can help teams recognize heat-related risks earlier and respond before conditions become dangerous. Federal workplace safety data estimates nearly 34,000 serious heat-related workplace injuries and illnesses … Read more
