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Construction Focus Four: The Top Four Construction Hazards, and Tips to Avoid Them
Construction is one of the largest employers in the U.S., employing hundreds of thousands of workers in assorted trades. It... More →
Construction
We know you because we work with your industry. Leaders in your space have given voice to the solutions we... More →
Construction Safety Infographic
Did you know that construction deaths account for more than 21% of all fatalities in private industry, and falls account... More →
Road Construction Season is Here
You may have already noticed that your state’s department of transportation has been dispatching construction crews to your local roads... More →
Hazard Construction - Improved Safety Training
Hazard Construction is one of San Diego's largest general engineering contracting firms, with more than 150 employees across multiple work... More →
BESIX Global Construction Firm Transforms EHS with Centralized Platform
BESIX upgrades from disparate tracking systems to cohesive, centralized EHS platform. Company: BESIX GroupSolution: 23 EHSQ ApplicationsIndustry: Construction, Property Management... More →
Fatal Four Construction Hazards
This week's safety training tip's topic are the Fatal Four Construction Hazards. Construction industry jobs are high-risk. Falling, being struck-by... More →
How Three Construction Companies Use Technology to Improve Safety
Managing safety remains a huge and vital task in the construction industry. It’s a job that involves heavy record-keeping and... More →
OSHA 30 Construction
If you are a supervisor or foreman on a construction site, your job is to make sure everything goes according... More →
OSHA 10 Construction
Over 55% of construction accidents happen within a worker's first year on the job. This highlights the need for quality... More →
Hand Injuries in Construction
A construction site can be a real epicenter for hand injuries. A 2011 article in EHS Today cites some scary... More →
Deadly Falls and Construction Work
Most employees in the EHS realm know that falls are among the most serious of workplace accidents. A new database... More →
Bringing on Temporary Workers for Construction Season
The summer hiring season is just around the corner, and that can mean bringing on temporary workers to your job... More →
Protecting Against the Top 4 Construction Hazards
On OSHA’s website you can find a “Quick Card” listing the top four construction hazards, and ways to protect against... More →
All About OSHA's "Focus Four" Construction Hazards
In the construction industry, certain hazards are present every day on the job site. To better understand and avoid these... More →
Managing the Safety Risks of a Construction Contractor
Very few construction contractors self-perform all of the necessary trades to complete a project. A general contractor (GC) is commonly... More →
OSHA 10- and 30-hour Training for Construction Worker Safety
Although OSHA requires that all employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace, it’s no secret that construction... More →
Spanish-language OSHA 10-hour Online Course Now Available in Both General Industry and Construction!
The Spanish-language version of Summit’s OSHA 10-hour online course is now available. Summit’s Online OSHA 10 (and 30) hour general... More →
Roadside Worker Safety
Workers on roadway construction sites are exposed to low visibility, severe weather, and traffic from the road and heavy construction... More →
Products & Resources
AVERT TAC+PACs are high-quality bleeding control kits designed to be carried with you, or placed in common, accessible areas at... More →
Transforming Safety in the Workplace: Successful Strategies and Statistics
In 2020, 180,000 construction workers missed work due to injury, causing delays, setting back schedules, and starting litigation. Construction companies... More →
Don’t Forget the Human Element of Your Safety Program
As the landscape of construction, manufacturing, and utility sectors evolves, this eBook underscores the importance of whole-person safety in addressing... More →
Harmon Inc Implements HSI's Single-Source Solution: EHS + LMS
Harmon Inc. is a prominent figure in the commercial construction glazing sector within the United States, boasting a vast presence... More →
Fall Protection & Prevention
There are 792 reasons for using fall protection. That’s the approximate number of fall fatalities in the construction industry, from... More →
Ladder Safety For Electric Utilities
For the most part, safety training in the utility industry follows the same standards for ladder safety as the general... More →
Tackle OSHA's Top 10
OSHA's Top 10 Most-Frequent Citations address hazards that commonly result in serious occupational injury, fatality, or illness. This mix of... More →
Silica Hazards Toolkit
What is Silica? Crystalline silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite and many other minerals. Crystalline silica is... More →
Energized Equipment for Electric Utilities
When working with electricity, safety training is essential. It’s critical that workers have a clear understanding of the hazards involved... More →
OSHA Sets Rules on Reporting, but What About Reporting Near Misses?
Near misses are events that could have resulted in worker injury or illness, or damaged property, but for some reason... More →
Fall Arrest Systems
It might not seem like a topic that needs safety training, but falls are a major source of injury for... More →
OSHA 10 General Industry
If you're not in construction but you're taking on an entry-level position, this is the training for you. Our goal... More →
15 Tips for Saving Money on Workers Comp
If you’re struggling to control rising workers compensation costs, this resource will help you start making sense of it all... More →
Annual Safety Training Plan
When launching a safety training program, the hardest question to answer is: where do we start? With a diversity of... More →
Qualified Electric Worker (QEW)
OHSA’s qualified electric worker (QEW) standards can be confusing whether you’re a manufacturing facility, construction site, or utility. Many people... More →
Keeping It Safe in Manufacturing
The construction industry is usually top of mind when it comes to accidents in the workplace, but the equipment and... More →
OSHA 10 Hour Training
The 10-hour OSHA Outreach courses provide basic awareness training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards. HSI... More →
OSHA 30 Hour Training
The 30-hour OSHA Outreach courses provide more comprehensive awareness training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards... More →
Safety Comes in Many Colors
You might not think of a construction site as a bright and colorful place, but the orange and yellow safety... More →
How To Keep Mandatory Refresher Training Interesting
Workforce safety training is boring. The occupational safety & health administration (OSHA) has more than 20 standards that require annual... More →
New OSHA Silica Standard Now in Effect
The Respirable Crystalline Silica construction standard, 29 CFR § 1926.1153, became enforceable on September 23, 2017. OSHA’s Acting Deputy Assistant... More →
OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Training
Whether it’s your first time entering the workforce (OSHA 10), or you’ve been a supervisor for years (OSHA 30), HSI... More →
Q & A: Building Confined Spaces
Question: “Confined space: working in construction, when does the space your are building become a confined space? It starts out... More →
Stand Down for Fall Safety
Preventing falls is a top priority for any construction worksite. Frequently claiming the top spot on OSHA’s top 10 safety... More →
Safe Use of Personal Fall Arrest Systems
On OSHA’s website you can find a “Quick Card” listing the top four construction hazards, and ways to protect against... More →
DH Pace, national door and dock provider, reduces TRIR and claims with EHS solution
DH Pace moves from paper/email/excel to EHS platform, changing their culture. Company: DH Pace Company, Inc.Solution: 11 EHS ApplicationsIndustry: Commercial... More →
Protect Your Office Workers With Good Ergonomics
While working all day at a computer doesn’t expose employees to the types of serious hazards found on a construction... More →
False Fall Protection
What’s the hazard here? Fall hazard. When employees are exposed to falls of greater than 4-feet in general industry settings... More →
How To Put On A Fall Protection Harness The Right Way
In the construction industry, working at heights is a standard part of the job. But with increased height also comes... More →
OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting Program (SST)
The Site-Specific Targeting Program is OSHA’s primary programmed inspection plan. Its chief purpose is to cover non-construction worksites having 2... More →
Electrical Safety Infographic
According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), electrical fatalities in the U.S. in 2016 increased by 15% from the... More →