Construction Safety Articles

Kevin Denis of the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Committee discusses the ANSI/ASSP Z359.7 standard and the guidance it provides for performance testing of fall protection equipment.

Our technical report, “How to Develop and Implement an Active Shooter/Armed Assailant Plan,” will help you address risks and respond in the event of an incident.

Everyone plays a role in minimizing risks that lead to injuries, illnesses and fatalities at work. ASSP encourages widespread involvement in upcoming workplace safety campaigns that begin April 28 with the observance of Workers’ Memorial Day.

A new report from the International Labor Organization (ILO) examines four key factors driving change in the workplace and the challenges and opportunities each presents to workplace safety.

Gary Lopez of the ANSI/ASSP Z16 Committee discusses safety and health metrics and how a balanced scorecard of leading and lagging indicators can help paint a picture of your safety and health performance.

Scaffolding safety has evolved considerably as materials and technology have changed. Understand the requirements in ANSI/ASSP A10.8-2019.

ASSP released a report on women and safety in the modern workplace – a follow-up to its Women’s Workplace Safety Summit held last October near Chicago. The report focuses on three main challenges faced by women in the workplace and offers potential solutions.

Drones have gotten more popular among hobbyists and professionals. But be sure to do these three things before using them in your surveillance program. ​

Ken Clayman, member of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO/TC283, discusses the ISO 45003 guidance document and the steps you can take to improve worker mental health and well-being.

Publication of an ISO 45001 implementation handbook is expected this year as a follow-up to the global safety and health management system standard released in 2018. The handbook will provide small and medium-sized businesses with detailed guidance on how they can apply the voluntary consensus standard.