The construction industry thrives on a robust safety culture. Cultivating an effective safety environment goes beyond adhering to policies and procedures and pursuing incident-free days. While metrics ...

Safety procedures are an important internal control. Small businesses use safety procedures to ensure owners and employees do not injure themselves or customers during business operations. Certain ...

In order to prevent the unexpected energizing or startup of machinery or equipment during servicing or maintenance, a lockout/tagout plan must be custom-tailored to each facility. The lockout/tagout ...

Learn how EHS managers can proactively ensure safety and compliance during facility construction, from contractor selection to legal risk mitigation and OSHA alignment. Years ago, I found myself in a ...

The construction industry poses unique health and safety challenges for its workers. In fact, about one out of every five workplace deaths in calendar year 2019 were construction-related, according to ...

Fall hazards are one of the most serious and persistent risks in the construction industry, especially in roofing and other construction work at elevation. Whether workers are installing shingles, ...