Building A Sustainable Future: Harnessing Recycled Materials For New Construction
- ENVIRONMENT
- June 6, 2023
By Jim Hall, TenStreet, LLC The construction industry has always been a challenging field, with a wide range of safety and compliance issues that must be addressed on a daily basis. However, with the advent of web-based platforms, many of these challenges can now be streamlined and made more manageable. One of the key benefits
READ MOREBy Roger Paveza, Vista Safety and Johnny Zitko, AssuredPartners Safety and health committees can be a very important part of an employer’s safety program. Here are a few tips for making your safety and health committee more effective in achieving the goals of providing a safe workplace and reducing workers’ compensation costs: Establish a strong
READ MOREBy Dan Doyon, Maxim Consulting Group A considerable revolution is taking place in the construction sector as a result of technical breakthroughs, sustainability issues, and shifting societal demands. A number of new future trends are poised to change the construction environment as the 21st century progresses. These trends can completely transform how contractors plan, build,
READ MOREBy Mary Klett, ASA Communications Team We’ve all had close calls – the teetering ladder, the almost smashed finger. The construction industry is known for its physically demanding and hazardous nature. Workers face numerous risks on a daily basis, such as falls, accidents involving heavy machinery, and exposure to hazardous materials. While organizations have traditionally
READ MOREBy Michael Metz-Topodas & Seth Gitner, Saul Ewing LLP Contractors could start seeing six-figure fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the next few months thanks to sweeping policy changes implemented earlier this year. In a press release and two internal memoranda issued January 26, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) revised
READ MOREBy Manny Rodriguez, Kent Companies Safety in numbers means a group has more protection than an individual. Jobsite safety is the result of all team members – not just individuals – fully committing to safe practices. So, how do you motivate a group of people to lead their own safety culture? I believe a comprehensive safety
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