Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than ...

In December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its 2023 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The census showed that during 2023 there were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in the ...

OSHA will host the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) in Washington on Feb. 22, 2024. According to a release dated Jan. 25, the day-long session, running ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched an investigation following a construction site incident involving a worker being trapped in a 12-foot trench for hours.

Federal workplace safety officials just announced they are seeking to revise the national Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry to explicitly state that PPE must ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers, accounting for 269 of the 775 construction fatalities ...

OSHA has entered a strategic partnership with Harvey Construction Corp. to promote worker safety and health during the construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center. Under the agreement, OSHA and ...

Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get ...

MILWAUKEE — A recent safety webinar hosted by The Daily Reporter focused on the need for skilled trades workers as more new apprentices joined the industry and the Occupational Safety and Health ...

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, ...

OSHA says Spanish-speaking workers in the construction industry will benefit from information featured in the updated version of the eTool de Construccin La Prevencin De Fatalidades, which recently ...

As workplace safety enforcement remains a national priority, new OSHA violation data highlights where employers most often ...