ISEA Releases Updated Head Protection Standard to Support Modern Jobsite Safety Programs

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As jobsite risks evolve, more employers are reevaluating head protection and adopting solutions that go beyond minimum requirements to help reduce serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. In response, the International Safety Equipment Association released ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026, the updated American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection, approved by the American National Standards Institute. The 2026 revision does not replace existing requirements or make current compliant head protection obsolete. ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2026 maintains the familiar Type and Class classifications used throughout the industry. Type I and II designations address impact and penetration protection, while Class designations address electrical protection performance. The 2026 […]

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SEAA Recognizes 2026 Safety, Training Excellence Across Steel Construction

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The Steel Erectors Association of America has announced the recipients of its 2026 Safety Excellence and Craft Training Excellence Awards, recognizing member companies that are raising the bar for jobsite safety and ironworker training. Presented at SEAA’s Convention & Trade Show, May 5-8, in Kansas City, Missouri, this year’s awards reflect both consistency among top performers and continued growth across the industry, including the introduction of a new Fabricator Safety Excellence category. Submissions are reviewed through a blind evaluation process led by SEAA’s Safety & Education Committee, using a points-based system that considers EMR ratings, OSHA logs, citations, safety programs […]

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Improve Safety Training, Awareness with CPWR Resources

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Construction workers account for 17% of overdose deaths among the U.S. working population, even though they are only about 8% of the U.S. workforce. Male construction workers die from suicide at almost twice the rate of working men overall. To help the industry prevent these deaths, NABTU and CPWR publish REASON (Resources and Effective programs Addressing Suicides and Opioids Now). This quarterly newsletter shares comprehensive solutions, important research and free resources that highlight positive steps being taken. Subscribe now and read past issues. More than a million workers have already benefitted from one or more of CPWR’s free, research-based training […]

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Diversified Fall Protection Unveils Safety Configurator

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Diversified Fall Protection has launched its new safety configurator, an online design tool that allows users to configure rooftop safety systems quickly, accurately and from any device. The tool puts the power of system design directly into the hands of safety professionals, facility managers, contractors and building owners. Users can build complete rooftop guardrail layouts on their own, without waiting for a quote or a design draft. The intuitive platform displays a live view of system components, provides real-time pricing and allows users to purchase configurations directly through DFP’s new e-commerce store. Key features allow users to enter a project […]

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New Study Highlights Top Safety Challenges in Construction Industry

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The J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights in collaboration with the American Society of Safety Professionals has released their 2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges study. This benchmark report gives construction professionals a clearer picture of today’s most pressing safety and compliance issues and how these issues are affecting jobsite practices and overall performance. Key industry insights Labor shortages (38%), rising material costs (35%) and jobsite safety (32%) were the top three challenges cited by respondents 54% reported that inconsistent wear by workers was the greatest challenge to PPE practices 51% take employee mental health only “somewhat seriously” or “not […]

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