ACPA Announces Safety Training for Contractors

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The American Concrete Pumping Association has announced its Coworker Safety Training program, scheduled to launch spring 2025. Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the U.S. The Coworker Safety Training program represents ACPA’s initiative to build a more educated, safer workforce not only for pumpers, but also for the contractors and others working on concrete pumping job sites. Developed in collaboration with the American Society of Concrete Contractors, Coworker Safety Training fills critical gaps in safety training on job sites and provides … Read more

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New Study Examines Construction Worker Safety, Mental Health

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Research findings indicate construction contractors continue to make progress responding to issues affecting worker safety and health, such as heat and mental health, but many areas for improvement remain. The new study, Safety Management in the Construction Industry 2023 SmartMarket Report, examines occupational safety and health challenges across the industry and shines a light where more effort is needed. It was conducted by Dodge Construction Network and CPWR. Key findings include: Working in extreme heat is increasingly common in construction, posing significant safety and health risks to workers. To combat this problem: 52% of contractors in the study report making … Read more

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Confusion Over Safety Equipment Puts Workers at Risk

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When it comes to worker safety, understanding the differences between various types of protective equipment is not just important, it’s critical. A new study conducted by J.J. Keller and the International Safety Equipment Association reveals alarming levels of confusion and misconceptions among professionals about head protection equipment, from hard hats to safety helmets. This confusion is dangerous, leading to improper use and, ultimately, a higher risk of injuries and fatalities on the job. According to the study, while 72% of respondents believed they understood the distinctions between different types of head protection, such as hard hats, safety helmets and bump … Read more

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US Department of Labor launches Severe Injury Report Dashboard

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration unveiled an online tool giving users the ability to search its severe injury report database and view trends related to workplace injuries occurring in states covered by federal OSHA. The Severe Injury Report dashboard allows users to search and download data by year, industry, state, establishment name, and Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System codes. The dashboard includes information on all severe injuries reported by employers covered under federal OSHA since 2015. OSHA encourages workers and employers to use the dashboard to learn how severe injuries happen in their industries … Read more

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4 Tips to Address Mental Health on the Jobsite

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Supporting, prioritizing your crew’s well-being with AI + more By Michael Bertolone Look at any job description for a construction supervisor and you’ll find most the responsibilities revolve around organizational work. A superintendent coordinates all the activities of the site, including managing project costs, schedules, materials, subcontractors, etc. Usually, there’s a line thrown in about managing people. Despite such a small mention, we all know how difficult and impactful good management can be. In today’s industry, effective management has taken on new meaning to include not just the development of job skills and physical safety, but also mental health. As … Read more

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