Construction Safety
Construction sites can expose your equipment, materials, infrastructure, and, most critically, your workforce to a variety of potential hazards. Inadequately supervised or unregulated construction projects can lead to significant and expensive setbacks, or worse, injury. Explore the construction safety resources we have available and learn how you can safely and effectively manage a job site.
Construction Safety Articles
Situational Awareness: Improving Construction Safety with the 20-20-20 Rule
Learn how situational awareness saves lives and how you can boost construction site safety with the 20-20-20 rule.
Thu May 29, 2025
Ladders Last: Choosing Safer Alternatives for Working at Heights
Improve job site safety with practical alternatives to traditional ladders.
Wed Apr 16, 2025
Trenching and Excavation Safety: Quick Guide to Preventing Hazards
Help prevent trenching and excavation hazards with this quick safety guide for construction sites.
Wed Apr 16, 2025
Developing and Implementing a Respiratory Protection Program [Checklist Included]
Safeguard your team with practical steps to develop and enforce an effective respiratory protection program.
Thu Jan 09, 2025
Effective Strategies to Help Prevent Theft on Your Construction Site
Reduce theft risks on construction sites with security strategies that deter criminals and help protect your resources.
Thu Jan 09, 2025
Essential Safety Measures for Supported Scaffold Hazards
Maintain job site safety with practical steps to control scaffold hazards and prevent serious injuries.
Thu Jan 09, 2025
Steps to Help Develop a Construction Site Health and Safety Training Program
Learn how to create an effective health and safety training program and build a safer job site.
Mon Nov 18, 2024
How to Help Prevent Workplace Violence in the Construction Industry
Create a safer job site by implementing proactive measures to prevent workplace violence.
Thu Nov 14, 2024
Managing Smoking on Construction Sites: Smoke-Free Policies and Safe Practices
Lower fire hazards and health risks with smoke-free job site policies.
Thu Nov 14, 2024
How Can Organizations Develop a Culture of Safety? [Checklist Included]
Discover how to embed safety into your organizational culture for long-term success.
Tue Oct 22, 2024
A Comprehensive Guide to Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs for Construction Companies [Checklist Included]
Maintain a safe and productive workplace with a comprehensive drug and alcohol testing program for your construction teams.
Tue Oct 22, 2024
Help Ensure Visitor Safety on Your Construction Site
Reduce risk exposure and improve site security with visitor safety protocols.
Tue Oct 22, 2024
Severe Weather Planning for Construction Sites
Learn how to prepare your site for extreme weather and prevent costly delays and hazards.
Wed Sep 18, 2024
Manual Material Handling Safety for Construction Sites
Help prevent injuries and improve efficiency with safe lifting and handling techniques.
Tue Sep 17, 2024
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome: The Hidden Risk of Vibrating Power Tools
Help protect workers from long-term injuries by managing vibration risks in power tools.
Mon Aug 19, 2024
Understanding Permit-Required Confined Spaces on Construction Sites
Understand the hazards of permit-required confined spaces and implement proper safety measures.
Thu Aug 15, 2024
Hand and Portable Power Tool Safety
Discover essential safety tips for using hand and portable power tools effectively.
Thu Aug 15, 2024
The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment on Construction Sites
Explore the importance of PPE for every job site and how it can help prevent injuries and save lives.
Thu Aug 15, 2024
The Importance of Powered Industrial Truck Training and Routine Maintenance
Discover how proper training and maintenance for powered industrial trucks can help prevent accidents and protect your team.
Tue Aug 13, 2024
Managing Hyperthermia and Hypothermia Risks on Construction Sites
Maintain productivity and safety by managing hyperthermia and hypothermia risk caused by extreme weather.
Tue Aug 13, 2024
Promoting Ergonomic Safety in Construction: Proper Posture
Learn how to promote proper posture and ergonomic environments on your job site.
Wed Jul 24, 2024
Common Electrical Hazards on a Construction Site and How to Help Prevent Them
Help ensure construction site safety by addressing electrical hazards before they lead to serious incidents.
Wed Jul 24, 2024
Help Improve Crane Safety on Your Construction Site
Help prevent crane accidents and protect workers with proven safety measures for job sites.
Wed Jul 24, 2024
OSHA Recordkeeping on Construction Jobsites: Requirements, Fines and Penalties
Learn how to avoid penalties by following OSHA recordkeeping requirements.
Wed Jul 24, 2024
Flood Preparation for Residential Construction Site Safety
Improve worker safety and minimize risks on residential projects by using our residential construction site safety checklist.
Fri Apr 19, 2024
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The Importance of Lockout/Tagout in Construction
Understand the importance of LOTO procedures on construction sites and gain practical guidance for implementing them effectively.
Mon Apr 01, 2024
Fixed Ladder Construction Safety [Checklist]
Learn how to keep workers safe, and prevent falls and injuries with our fixed ladder construction checklist.
Mon Mar 11, 2024
Portable Ladder Safety in Construction
Minimize fall risks by enforcing ladder safety protocols on job sites.
Fri Jan 26, 2024
Help Protect Employees Using a Body Harness and Lanyard
Reduce fall risks by ensuring the correct use of body harnesses and lanyards.
Fri Nov 10, 2023
Strategies to Help Prevent Fatal Falls in Construction
Help protect workers from deadly falls by exploring fall safety strategies for a construction site.
Thu Sep 28, 2023
Your Guide to Fall Prevention in the Construction Industry
Avoid downtime and injuries by implementing fall prevention measures.
Thu Sep 28, 2023
Your Guide to Fall Protection in the Construction Industry
Help protect workers at heights with essential fall protection measures.
Thu Sep 28, 2023
Aerial Lift Safety Considerations for Your Construction Business (Checklist Included)
Improve aerial lift safety on construction sites with key precautions and training tips.
Thu Sep 21, 2023
Stay Safe While Performing Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work
Learn how to stay safe on the job with expert guidance for welding, cutting and other hot work tasks.
Thu Jul 15, 2021
Fire Safety Assessment for Your Construction Site
Reduce fire hazards on job sites by conducting thorough safety evaluations and implementing controls.
Wed Sep 16, 2020
Using Temporary Heaters on Construction Sites
Help prevent fire hazards and accidents by learning best practices for temporary heater use on job sites.
Wed Jun 24, 2020
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Construction Fire Safety – How to Protect Your Construction Equipment
Safeguard valuable equipment by applying fire prevention strategies that keep job sites safe.
Wed May 06, 2020
Construction Site Security
Combat construction site theft with practical steps that keep equipment and materials secure.
Wed Mar 07, 2018
Loss Control Categories
Take proactive action to prepare for different types of loss.