Construction sites often are a beehive of activity. When working around heavy equipment, one mistake or overlooked safety protocol can lead to an accident that ...

Mats used to create temporary roadways and equipment platforms minimize soil compaction by distributing the downward pressure ...

At-a-Glance: Heavy equipment safety hinges on competent operators, pre-use inspection, controlled work zones, clear communications, energy isolation, and disciplined traffic/lift management. Track ...

There are countless dangerous jobs, but construction is at the top of the list. Accidents in the construction industry account for a disproportionate number of all serious workplace injuries and […] ...

The construction industry employs nearly 8 million people in the U.S. as of August 2022. Recent statistics show that the industry continues to grow, with more than 32,000 jobs added in July of this ...

In 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded 1,034 fatal injuries and 74,520 nonfatal injuries among all construction workers. Most of the fatal injuries and a large proportion of the ...

People who work with heavy equipment, or oversee employees who do, know there are inherent risks with the associated tasks. However, understanding the threats and taking the appropriate precautions to ...