Safe Construction Practices Highlighted During 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction employers and workers nationwide to participate in the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, taking place May 4-8. The nationwide event focuses on preventing falls, the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, and reinforces the importance of planning, training and hazard awareness to protect workers. Because falls continue to pose a significant risk in construction, OSHA is making prevention a top priority. Through efforts like the Safety Stand-Down, the agency is working to drive real change and emphasizing that lasting progress is … Read more

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American Ladder Institute Launches 2026 Ladder Safety Training, Citations Survey

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The American Ladder Institute is conducting its 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey, the fifth iteration of a long-running effort to evaluate ladder safety training, injuries and OSHA citations nationwide. Previous survey reports were released in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2024, creating a valuable, multi-year record of ladder safety trends that tracks ladder-related incidents, OSHA citation activity and the effectiveness of safety training. Findings from the 2026 survey will be compiled into a comprehensive report following the close of data collection. The results will reveal preferred methods of ladder safety education, as well as types of ladder-related accidents and … Read more

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US Department of Labor Urges Safe Practices During Trench, Excavation Work

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Following a recent series of trench collapses in the Midwest, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging workplaces to take the necessary steps to safeguard workers from well-known industry hazards that can be prevented when the required protections are used. Soil can be heavy — one cubic yard can weigh as much as a car — so it is important to know and test the type of soil at every worksite before work begins. Large amounts of rain can impact soil and significantly increase the weight, causing it to become more hazardous and likelier to … Read more

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LF Driscoll Achieves National Safety Milestone at Philadelphia Hospital

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LF Driscoll’s work at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has achieved “Star” level status in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program for the 20th year in a row—making it the longest-running construction site in the country to maintain OSHA’s highest level of safety. Approval into the Voluntary Protection Programs is OSHA’s official recognition of employers who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health. The Star level marks the highest level of achievement in preventing and controlling safety and health hazards and continued development, implementation, and improvement of its safety and health management systems. In its … Read more

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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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