Extreme weather is occurring more frequently and, when it affects your construction site, it’s a safety hazard to on-site personnel. If you...
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Technology Makes Safety Training and Certifications Easier
Construction safety professionals had a reason to smile in December when the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that deaths in the...
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Tips to Avoid Heat Stroke While Working This Summer
Construction workers are some of the most at risk of suffering heat-related illness.
To guard against things like heat stroke and even heat exhaustion,...
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Three Keys to Building Stronger Supervisor-Employee Relationships
Today's leadership strategies are stepping away from self-serving approaches and shifting focus towards the holistic growth and wellbeing of individuals. Brian Hess, president...
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Coping With Stress on the Job Site
Construction is an inherently stressful job for a lot of reasons. Difficult weather conditions, long and irregular hours, tight deadlines and equipment...
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Tips to Avoid the Most Common Safety Mistakes on Job Sites
You’ve heard it before but let it sink in: More workers die in construction than in any other industry.
The Bureau of Labor...
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5 Myths About Safe Excavation Practices
April is National Safe Digging Month. We spoke with Sarah Magruder Lyle, president and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance, who provided...
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Secrets for Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent
Even though jobless claims started ticking up this summer, the U.S. unemployment rate remained well below 4% while millions of open positions...
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Why You Should Prioritize Employee Retention
To understand why you should prioritize employee retention, you only need to look at the numbers. The United States has lost six...
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Why Mental Health Is the New Frontier in Job Safety
Psychological safety is the new frontier in the field of occupational health and safety (OH&S), according to Kim MacDonald, founder and CEO...
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4 Must-Do Steps to Prepare Your Equipment for Winter
Winter is coming to the northern hemisphere, and that means it’s time to get equipment ready for months of colder weather and,...
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6 Tips to Overcome Supply Chain Challenges
Supply chain challenges continue to plague the construction equipment industry, and unfortunately for contractors and other equipment-intensive businesses, there is little relief...
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How Drones Are Benefiting Earthmoving Operations
Drones — the aerial eye of the job site — have become a versatile tool for earthmoving operations. Among the benefits are...
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5 Considerations if You’re on the Fence About Electric Equipment
With diesel prices over $5 per gallon in the United States, you might be wondering if an electric-powered machine could reduce your...


















