The Top 4 Safety KPIs for 2025
As we enter into a fresh new year, it’s a great time for personal and professional renewal. While you may be looking forward to more gym time to keep yourself healthy, it’s also a great idea to recommit to tracking vital data to keep your crew healthy and safe too. According to the Bureau of […]
What to do During an OSHA Inspection
Workplace safety is a vital cornerstone for any industry, particularly the construction industry. In 2021, 1,008 construction workers died due to injuries sustained on the job site – accounting for 21% of all workplace deaths. To help reduce the odds of a serious accident happening, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts regular workplace […]
Why It Matters to Meet and Exceed OSHA Compliance
In any high-risk industry, safety is—and should be—a major concern for most employers. Heavy machinery, power tools, and working at heights are all necessities, and there’s a chance someone could get hurt. To help prevent these accidents, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has established laws and regulations outlining basic safety compliance for every industry. […]
OSHA Safety Signs Guide: Understanding Signs and Symbols on the Job Site
Have you ever seen a sign on a job site and wondered, “What the hell are they getting at?” You’re not alone! Safety signs are an essential part of communicating hazards and instructions on any job site. To keep signs consistent and effective across all job sites, OSHA regulates the colors, text and layout […]
How to Manage Safety for a Multilingual Workforce
In any labor-intensive industry like construction, having a multilingual workforce is common – just walk out on any job site and you’ll likely meet workers of all cultures and creeds. This presents a unique challenge for safety managers – how do you guarantee everyone is on the same page when they don’t all share the […]
How Safety Buy-In Leads to Greater Engagement and Success
Every organization operates at greater efficiency when everyone is working safely. Accidents, illness and injury can cause productivity to grind to a halt, resulting in missed days, hospital stays and stalled projects. As a safety manager, your job is to get everyone on the same page with a strong safety program to keep things running […]
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations for 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently revealed the top 10 safety violations for 2024 at the National Safety Council Safety 2024 Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida. Scott Ketcham, Director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs for OSHA, revealed this year’s list, which regularly provides an annual indication of challenges and risks safety managers […]
Suicide & Substance Abuse in Construction: Facts and Solutions
Nobody shies away from hard work, but what happens when everything else around you becomes hard to bear? Some may reach out for help, take steps to improve their situation and strengthen their efforts. Many others might not get help or know how to. Instead, they’ll fall into deep depression or addiction, which can lead […]
How Safety Pros Can Benefit from Strong Data Analytics
Data analytics may seem like the expertise of computer engineers, business owners and other eggheads. But they’re also vital for any good safety professional who wants to improve their craft and help guide their organization to lower risk and fewer accidents. Injury rates in all industries, particularly the construction industry, are increasing year over year. […]
How to Run a Memorable, Engaging Safety Meeting
Safety meetings share many names – toolbox talks, safety minutes, tailgate meetings… the list goes on. They can have different formats, but the goal across the board is the same: keeping frontline workers alert, safe, and on top of possible hazards. Holding regular meetings gives you an opportunity to touch base with the frontline, provide […]
