Construction Safety Articles

ASSP launched a biweekly Safety Standards and Tech Pubs Podcast to help occupational safety and health professionals stay informed of industry consensus standards and technical publications. The podcast debuted in October and already includes six episodes.

Vic Toy of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO 45001 discusses how the ISO 45001 standard can help you improve your occupational safety and health management system.

Companies that choose to certify occupational safety and health processes to industry consensus standards can ensure legislative compliance, improve a company’s reputation and standing in the marketplace, demonstrate a commitment to worker safety and health, and help improve productivity. The ASSP Certification and Accreditation Institute is working with companies to achieve those goals, thereby providing a valuable competitive advantage.

What are the hidden aspects of safety culture and how do they affect your organization? Robert Pater has 10 steps leaders can take to address underlying issues.

In its most recent quarterly data report, the Center for Construction Research and Training found that from 2008 to 2016, small construction contractors saw a 57 percent increase in fatal injuries.

OSHA has published a final rule that clarifies certification requirements for crane operators, and maintains the employer’s duty to ensure that crane operators can safely operate the equipment.

A recent study by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and NIOSH researchers examined the impact of toolbox talks, particularly those that include a narrative element, on the knowledge gain experienced by workers who participated.

Ovidiu Munteanu, former senior standards development manager at ASSP, talks through the steps of the certification process and what you need to know before getting certified to an industry consensus standard.

ASSP hosted a Women's Workplace Safety Summit that focused on preventing violence against women at work, encouraging personal protective equipment designed specifically for women, and advancing more women into leadership roles in the OSH profession. More than 50 thought leaders attended from various industries.

OSHA announced its 2018 Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations. While the list remains largely unchanged, it offers some insight into where employers can make improvements to protect workers.