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Hispanic workers are a growing population in the construction trades, playing critical roles in the nation’s workforce. But they are also dying on the job in record numbers. According to

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently fined a Caribbean refinery for failing to protect its workers from the hazardous chemicals following flare incidents. The refinery

Construction contractors often have difficulty keeping up with where a project stands, what the roadblocks are for meeting deadlines and knowing if vendors and workers are keeping up the pace.

Challenge your employees on safety matters to get more buy-in. Effective health and safety programs tap into your workers’ collective knowledge, insight and experience to solve challenging issues. Devise a

Many business leaders are taking a proactive approach to office safety, even before the throngs return to their cubicles – if they ever do. The key is to provide some

Tornados – sometimes you know they are coming and sometimes you have a few minutes to hunker down. Tornadoes are columns of air extending down from the sky to the

It’s the New Year, which means it is time for construction companies to assess their goals and get a fresh start. Nearly half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions

Hazards are always present on construction sites, so companies must work hard in 2022 to ensure safety and attend to common threats. As the pandemic continues, worker safety will continue

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is extending the comment period for its new regulations for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has published various new and revised voluntary national consensus standards to help employers minimize risks to their workers while on the job. Other