Construction Safety Articles

A proposed consensus standard will establish minimum requirements for the prevention of heat illnesses and management of heat stress hazards and exposures encountered during construction and demolition.

In its comments in response to an OSHA request for information, ASSP submitted a technical comments supporting the reopening of the agency's lockout/tagout regulation.

Digger derricks present unique hazards. Keep these three things in mind as you assess and manage risks to improve digger derrick safety.

Thom Kramer of the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee discusses the Fall Protection Code and how you can use it to develop a comprehensive fall protection program and keep workers safe while operating at height.

Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University, working with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, have published a study which aimed to improve awareness among designers about their impact on safety and health management.

A new NIOSH technical report offers employers a way to categorize chemicals that do not have occupational exposure limits.

ANSI/ASSP Z15.1-2017, Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations, provides guidance on how to develop a fleet safety program that effectively addresses the risks that drivers face on the road.

John Brewington of the ANSI/ASSP A10 Committee shares tips on the proper use of digger derricks on construction sites to keep workers, equipment, utilities and the public safe.

Roadway work zones are some of the busiest and most hazardous work environments. But planning, education and technology can have a positive impact on safety.

With auto manufacturers producing more vehicles with automated driving components, ASSP has developed a technical report to help companies safely manage their high-tech fleets. The report identifies key factors that fleet managers should consider when selecting automated vehicles and outlines a plan to assist with their safe operation.