Essentials of a Construction Site Safety Report: A Comprehensive Guide
The construction industry is one of the largest sectors globally, employing 100 million people and contributing around 14% of the world’s GDP. However, this significant economic contribution comes with high risks. Globally, construction workers are three times more likely to have fatal accidents compared to other industries. Every year, about 60,000 workers die on […]
Superintendent vs Foreman: Defining Roles In Construction Projects
Superintendent vs. Foreman—Understanding this distinction is important to managing construction sites effectively. While both roles are pivotal, they serve very different functions. A superintendent orchestrates the project from a bird’s-eye view, ensuring it meets overall milestones on schedule. In contrast, a foreman handles the frontline, directing day-to-day operations and keeping the team aligned with the […]
What Are the Leading Safety and Health Metrics?
Leading Health and Safety Metrics Measuring a company’s safety and health through safety staffing and safety consulting (a health and safety metrics performance measurement) is vital to protect employees and helping a company grow. Knowing what to include for your analysis is critical to measuring performance. Here are a few critical barometers for health and […]
Are OSHA Construction Standards Different Than General Industry Standards?
Are OSHA Construction Standards Different Than General Industry Standards? In short, the answer is yes. Construction and General Industry are two out of four categories of safety and health hazard-related rules for U.S. workers. The other two categories are Agriculture and Maritime. OSHA standards for Construction and General Industry apply to most U.S. workforce. […]
Safety Audit Versus Safety Inspection: Here’s What To Know
Safety Audit vs. Safety Inspection: Here’s What To Know Safety Audit Versus Safety Inspection: Here’s What To Know Today’s business owners must evaluate their health and safety risks in order to achieve and maintain workers’ high morale as well as an excellent overall corporate image. A comprehensive environmental, health and safety audit provides business owners […]
Comprehensive Fall Prevention Systems
Comprehensive Fall Prevention Systems Creating Fall Prevention Systems in Areas that Aren’t Always Defined by Elevation According to most insurance companies, falls are the number one cause of all workplace accidents, resulting in injuries and fatalities. But, victims of falls are not always working at what would be considered dangerous heights therefore fall prevention systems […]
Construction Ladder Safety
Construction Ladder Safety In the last fiscal year OSHA reports there were 2,625 citations written concerning ladders. The leading cause of deaths in construction is a fall. However, the design of the basic ladder has not changed very much in hundreds of years! Yes, today we have wood, aluminum and fiberglassconstructed ladders and multi-position ladders […]
