Practice Ladder Safety All Year Long

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ladder deaths accounted for 161 on-the-job fatalities in 2020, the most recent year for which statistics are available. That same year, there were 22,710 ladder-related workplace injuries, an injury stat that has remained relatively constant over the previous several years. The American Ladder Institute recently marked National Ladder Safety Month, spreading the word about safe ladder practices, training opportunities and more. Because safety never takes a break, now is the time to take the lessons learned in March and carry them forward all year long. By continuing to follow ladder safety practices … Read more

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ViPER+ Accurately Tracks Workers’ Jobsite Location to Enhance Safety

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University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at jobsites. Their findings and process are laid out in a study published in the research journal Applied Sciences. ViPER+ utilizes ultra-wideband technology for location tracking, and automates the monitoring of location-based safety policies and detects any violations of the policies while workers and equipment are working. The system surmounts challenges of other ultra-wideband-based, real-time safety monitoring systems primarily because it overcomes non-line of sight situations; e.g., when construction loaders and other equipment block the signal between the transmitter and receiver in ultra-wideband radio transmissions. … Read more

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Top 4 Ways Superintendents Can Eliminate Fall Hazards

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By Andy Wilkins Falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death and injury in the construction industry. Despite advancements in safety equipment and training, fall hazards persist, posing a significant risk to workers on construction sites. Therefore, superintendents must remain vigilant and committed to implementing effective safety measures to minimize the potential for falls. The following are the top four fall prevention strategies that can help to eliminate fall hazards on a jobsite, as well as improve OSHA compliance. 1. Prevent unauthorized roof access Limiting unauthorized access to rooftops is a critical first step in reducing fall … Read more

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Working with Tilt-Up Construction

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Safety best practices on the jobsite By Lester Hill Tilt-up construction is fast becoming the go-to method for almost all forms of industrial and commercial construction, from distribution centers, to schools, churches, libraries, retail centers and office buildings. However, it’s not without risks when compared with traditional methods of building. And when best practice controls are in place, risks can be minimized. The following tips can lay the groundwork for a safer process. 1. Lifting and erecting panels. Prior to commencement of panel erection, the contractor should ensure that detailed plans for lifting and erecting the panels are prepared under … Read more

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ABC Announces Fifth Annual List of Top-Performing US Construction Contractors

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Associated Builders and Contractors released its fifth annual Top Performers publication, which lists its contractor members that build the country’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects, ranked by work hours. This year’s Top Performers include everything from women-owned businesses to service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses to minority-owned businesses large and small; general contractors and specialty trade contractors throughout the entire country. To be eligible, Top Performers must achieve Gold status or higher in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System, which makes the top-performing contractors more than six times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average, according to ABC’s Safety … Read more

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