OSHA Holds National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

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On May 7, Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling joined more than 1,800 construction workers, employers and other stakeholders at the National Institutes of Health work site in Bethesda, Maryland for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls. Similar stand-downs were held at worksites across the country. During these events, employers pause normal work activities and lead employees in toolbox talks or other activities such as conducting safety equipment inspections, developing rescue plans, or discussing job specific hazards. Falls from heights continue to be the leading cause of fatal injuries in construction. “The fact is, workers and employers should be … Read more

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Site Safety Innovations

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Balancing technology, human connection + upgrading basic protection By: Kyle Kirkpatrick Construction superintendents face a daily challenge: maintaining safety across complex jobsites with multiple trades, varying skill levels and tight schedules. The most effective safety programs combine technological innovation with human-centered leadership practices — a balanced approach that creates safer work environments while improving productivity. Automation that protects workers On large construction sites, workers perform physically demanding tasks that require careful attention to proper techniques and safety protocols to prevent potential injuries. While tools and technology can reduce risk, workers and their supervisors must keep safety at the forefront. Take … Read more

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ABC Reports Jobsites Can Be Nearly 7 Times Safer with Health, Safety Best Practices

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Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to construction jobsite health and safety best practices. The report shows the positive impacts of construction companies participating in ABC’s STEP Health and Safety Management System, which enables top-performing ABC members to achieve incident rates 658% safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ construction industry average, reducing total recordable incident rates by 85%. Established in 1989, STEP provides contractors and suppliers with a robust, no-cost framework for measuring health and safety data and benchmarking with peers in the industry. ABC’s research on more than … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Recognizes Live Traffic as Fifth Fatal Risk in Construction

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Ahead of this year’s Construction Safety Week 2025, Balfour Beatty announced a groundbreaking safety initiative recognizing live traffic as a fifth fatal risk in construction, which expands beyond OSHA’s long-established Fatal Four (falls, struck-by objects, electrocution and caught-in/between). According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are approximately 105,000 vehicle crashes in work zones resulting in approximately 42,000 injuries per year. The Department of Transportation also reports that approximately 900 people lost their lives in work zone crashes in 2024. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 94 to 143 construction workers per year lose their lives from vehicle incidents … Read more

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5 Ways Building Safety Professionals Use Artificial Intelligence

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By: Joan O’Neil and Ed Cilurso As artificial intelligence continues to evolve as a transformative technology, it’s increasingly supporting building safety professionals both in the field and behind the scenes. AI integration into the industry empowers professionals and organizations by providing enhanced tools to assess data, improve processes and enhance overall safety measures. Every May, the International Code Council’s Building Safety Month campaign raises awareness about the role of building codes in keeping us all safe. Week 5 of this year’s campaign looks at how to use AI and other technologies for benefits, which include: 1. Improved access to data … Read more

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