As 2026 gets underway, a construction injury lawyer argues that government benchmarks represent the bare minimum, not the ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Directorate of Construction Director Scott Ketcham gave a review of the agency’s focus on the construction industry at the American Bar ...

Rule changes in 2026, include heat illness prevention and silica exposure; early preparation can mitigate operational ...

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers, accounting for 269 of the 775 construction fatalities ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a final rule that revises the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. Under the revised ...

After a scaffolding collapse took the lives of three construction workers in early January, there’s a new focus on safety at construction sites. Charlotte’s growth isn’t slowing down any time soon -- ...

Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get ...

On January 7, 2026, the landscape of workplace safety in the United States faced renewed scrutiny as two major developments put the spotlight on the critical importance of clear safety standards and ...

OSHA has scheduled the next meetings of its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH)—held both in-person and virtually—for Oct. 29-30, 2024. According to a recent release, the ...

At the 2009 OSU-OSHA Safety Day, one presenter highlighted the importance of not disrupting hospital operations or endangering patient safety when completing construction and maintenance work in ...

OSHA has entered a strategic partnership with Harvey Construction Corp. to promote worker safety and health during the construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center. Under the agreement, OSHA and ...