Electrocution remains a leading cause of construction fatalities. Explore key safety practices to reduce risk from overhead power lines, underground utilities and temporary electrical systems on ...

Understand how operating training can diminish safety hazards. Understand what operators need to know about lifting. See how maintenance contributes to telehandler safety. Telehandlers are versatile ...

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has introduced a new national voluntary consensus standard aimed at improving safety training on construction and demolition sites, two of the most ...

In recent years, the electrical industry has seen positive trends toward proper electrical safe work practices and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, one very routine task ...

Preventing electrical injuries by following best practices for safe work environments helps everyone make it home at the end of the day. Now is a great time to review what some of the best practices ...

“It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it” isn’t funny anymore. Not only are contractors facing labor shortages, but workers are also demanding safer conditions and continuous training to ensure ...

OSHA’s has released its Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs in Construction to help industry employers develop proactive programs to keep their workplaces safe. "The recommendations ...

While a substantial amount of attention, and legislation, is centered on the “OSHA Fatal Four” (the four leading causes of construction fatalities), there tends to be far less emphasis placed on motor ...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers teams around the world are taking time this week to talk about what it means to work at heights, and how to do it safely every time, all in support of the U.S.

Every business potentially faces the possibility of accidental loss of property, income, liability, and/or injury to its employees. Organizations usually have a person or department responsible for ...

Welcome to building.co.uk. This site uses cookies. Read our policy. Falls from height remain the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries in the UK. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ...