Construction

Safesite articles on safety and quality in construction, including residential, commercial, contractor, and subcontractor topics. Written by our network of safety professionals.

How to Monitor and Reduce Silica Dust Exposure

In the 1930s, the Department of Labor released a film called Stop Silicosis. In the 12-minute video, a narrator reports the dangers of silicosis—disease, disablement, death. He then warns: “The...

Top 10 Construction Safety Topics in 2020 (with Templates)

The year 2020 has been intense, to say the least. Construction companies, facing the first pandemic in decades, are required to protect workers from COVID-19 transmission as well as from...

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Mandatory OSHA Posters and Signs

Since 1970, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has provided employers with workplace safety and health standards that protect more than 130 million employees in the United States today....

30 Near Miss Examples to Improve Your Reports

Sharing a near miss is second nature. It’s a relief to tell a loved one about a narrow escape at work. And it’s entertaining to share a video of a...

The Ultimate OSHA Compliance Guide

Even though OSHA is the agency that many love to hate, there are many benefits to complying with OSHA standards for workplace health and safety. From insurance and workers’ compensation...

How To Complete Your OSHA 300 Log Digitally using Safesite

Four easy steps to complete your digital safety log using Safesite In order to run a successful safety program in the United States, it’s imperative that teams follow the guidelines...

The Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2019

Every year, OSHA publishes a list of the most cited safety violations from the previous year. During the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo in September, OSHA released a...

Managing Heat Illness Prevention On Site

Tom is a forty-five-year-old carpenter working on a new apartment building somewhere in the Central Valley of California. He’s been in construction for over twenty years and has seen and...
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