Construction Safety Articles

This week’s link roundup includes news on the FY 2022 federal budget and what it would mean for employers; new membership on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health and more.

Our link roundup this week includes proposed updates to OSHA’s walking-working surfaces standard, guidance on developing workplace mask policies and more.

In 2019, 5,333 workers lost their lives as a result of work-related injuries, the highest number of workplace fatalities since 2007. Keep these three keys in mind to help prevent Serious injuries and fatalities at your organization.

This week’s link roundup includes guidance on masking and physical distancing, a study on the health impacts of working long hours and more.

ASSP has opened registration for its 60th annual event. The Safety 2021 Professional Development Conference and Exposition will be held Sept. 13-15 in Austin, Texas, as a hybrid experience that features online and in-person components.

This week’s link roundup includes updated OSHA guidance for beryllium standards; a report on workplace injuries and fatalities; news on the Department of Labor and gig workers and more

This week’s link roundup includes guidance on preventing falls in construction; an update on OSHA’s emergency temporary COVID-19 standard and more.

ASSP has introduced fall protection courses and new online safety resources to help safety professionals recognize the eighth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction on May 3-7. The campaign is led by OSHA.

This week’s link roundup includes news on a national campaign to improve safety for teen workers, COVID19 workplace legislation, tips for creating better remote workstations and more.

An ISO technical committee is seeking input from risk management practitioners on how it can improve ISO 31000, its global standard on risk management.