News in Construction

Many worksites are noisy environments, to the point that this noise can cause long-term damage to workers hearing. It’s estimated that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise each year, so taking preventative measures is very important. OSHA has standards and requirements for hearing conservation programs and devices, but this gets a little […]

There is an estimated 25 million victims of human trafficking worldwide at any given time. Human trafficking refers to the act of exploiting people for forced labor or commercial sex. It is essentially modern-day slavery. Human trafficking is a problem across the world and in the United States. You may believe that human trafficking doesn’t exist where […]

More people are dying from opioid overdoses than ever before. In 2019, there were 70,630 drug overdose deaths in the United States. Almost 900,000 people in the United States have died from drug overdoses in the last 20 years. These numbers are still rising in the US despite public outcry and government intervention. Taking an opioid awareness training course has never […]

Lockout/tagout is a process that helps to safeguard workers from accidentally activating machines on the site if they need maintenance, inspections, or need to be activated by a worker with the proper authority. This helps prevent any machinery from being activated unintentionally and injuring or killing the workers that are repairing or inspecting it. This […]

It’s hard to think of a safer job than office work. You’re inside, far from biological hazards. It’s clean, the temperature is maintained, and there is very little chance of being struck by a vehicle.  So, what exactly do you need to look out for in an office? Hazards may be different every where you […]

Growth of the Hispanic Population Throughout the last four decades, the Hispanic workforce in the U.S. has nearly grown six times in size. For several industries, their workforce consists of around 30% Hispanics. Of these industries, the majority are labor-intensive. With the large stake that the Hispanic workforce has in the U.S., a top priority […]

Whether you like it or not, the “ber” months (more accurately the “burr” months) are upon us. The mornings are cold, the ice scrapers are being dug out of the back seat, and some places have even started to see snow! Even if there isn’t snow yet, there have already been some freezing nights in […]

Tiedowns: Tiedowns are one of the most common methods of containing and securing cargo. Tiedowns are made up of straps, chains, or other restraining devices that are attached to anchor points on the trailer or vehicle. These tiedowns can be attached in many ways, such as directly to the cargo or over it. These attachment […]

Since the beginning of railroads and locomotives, rail yards have been an essential tool to facilitate train travel. These depots allow trains to switch tracks, change their cars, and get the maintenance that they need after running 24/7. From fuel tanks to branching tracks, there is a lot to be seen and utilized at a […]

What is OSHA? OSHA is an acronym for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It is part of the U.S. Department of Labor and is effective throughout all 50 states. Their mission is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, […]

Bear Are Amazing Bears are beautiful creatures. People have been fascinated by these creatures longer than we’ve had national parks, so much so they’ve stapled themselves in pop culture, looking for honey, picnic baskets, or trying to prevent forest fires. But as many of us know, they are also dangerous predators. So, what do you […]

Mold, we’ve all seen it growing on all old food or in narrow cabinets. But what exactly is mold? Mold is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae. It can come in the form of yeasts, mildews, and puffballs. It generally has a fuzzy appearance and causes biodegradation of natural […]