When it comes to lost-time injuries, construction firms hold a dubious distinction: In 2004, construction was the undisputed leader in injuries caused by contact with objects and equipment, according ...

A Connecticut earthwork contractor is facing more than $1.2 million in fines after federal safety inspectors found the ...

All of the activity above, below and on the ground at a construction worksite can create hazards for your employees and for contractor employees. One way to protect your employees is by providing ...

Employers in the construction industry can control occupational health hazards as effectively as safety hazards, according to new guidance from the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). The ...

Workplaces in the United States continue to have high rates of injuries and deaths. According to the CDC, 2.4 million people were treated in emergency rooms for workplace injuries suffered in 2019, ...

A recent AIHA publication lists respiratory hazards as one of the top four major construction health hazards. While many construction companies do have a respiratory protection program in place, ...

Construction sites tend to be full of potential electrical fire dangers. Fires on construction sites happen all too frequently, and they pose a tremendous risk of serious injury or even death for the ...

Construction crews have torn up not just the streets but also the sidewalks, leading to potential ADA violations.

It's the busy season at VIP Tires and Service in Needham, Massachusetts.Service manager Eric Avery said the repair shop is seeing a lot of damaged tires and damaged front ends, as local and state ...