Safety

Top Clothing and Gear for Working in Cold Weather

Get prepared before temperatures drop with these products designed to fend off the cold. OSHA also offers tips for staying safe in winter.

September 26, 2023

Construction workers on a jobsite in the winter

2 Arizona Contractors Cited for Trench Violations; Fines Total $193K

The two companies were cited for separate trench violations in the same month, including one fined $161,000 after two workers were seriously injured.

September 26, 2024

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July 1, 2024

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Contractor Faces $72K Penalty After Worker Rescued from Trench Collapse

A five-hour operation by emergency personnel freed the worker from the cave-in, and he had serious injuries.

September 20, 2024

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Safety & Compliance

What Does OSHA’s Proposed Heat Rule Mean for Contractors?

Construction is among the industries affected by the proposal, which calls for mandatory breaks, written plans and other provisions to keep workers safe.

September 17, 2024

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Safety & Compliance

Lane Fined $155K for Hoisting Workers with Crane After Elevator Broke, Agency Says

Washington State L&I says the elevator should have been repaired instead of using a crane to transport workers into and out of a 95-foot tunnel shaft.

September 11, 2024

mobile crawler crane L&I photo shows the crane used to hoist workers and materials up and down a 95-foot shaft

Safety & Compliance

Worker Killed in Trench Collapse; 3rd Trench Death in California Since 2023

A 27-year-old worker was trapped at the bottom of a 20-foot-deep trench under dirt and a 4-foot-diameter reinforced concrete pipe.

September 5, 2024

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Safety & Compliance

Worker Dies After Buried in Trench Collapse in Tennessee

The rescue became a recovery effort after the man was proclaimed dead on the scene.

August 26, 2024

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New Cat Simulators Training Package Lets Crews Practice Working Together

Up to nine operators can practice loading trucks, moving materials, cleaning up spoil piles – simultaneously in the same virtual environment.

August 13, 2024

Three operator trainees work together in Cat Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training

Safety & Compliance

Contractors in Texas, Okla. Face Fines Totaling $345K After Trench Deaths

Both have faced trench violations in the past, and neither had deployed proper cave-in protections before the workers died.

August 9, 2024

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Safety & Compliance

Contractor Faces $200K Fine After Hangar Collapse Kills 3, Injures 8

The contractor “ignored numerous indications that the structure was unstable," OSHA says.

August 5, 2024

Boise Fire Department firetruck in front of collapsed hangar Boise Idaho

New, Free App Predicts Workers’ Heat-Stress Risk in Real Time

The Heat Stress Mobile App “can more accurately gauge heat stress risks in real time unlike any tool offered previously,” says CEO of AIHA.

August 1, 2024

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Driver Who “Intentionally” Hit DOT Worker Charged with Felonies

Local reports identified the victim as an Illinois Department of Transportation worker.

July 18, 2024

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Safety & Compliance

Contractor Faces $394K in Fines After Worker Dies in Trench

The worker was buried at the bottom of a 12-foot-deep trench, and his employer had been cited for similar violations in the past.

July 17, 2024

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Proposed OSHA Heat Rule Too Rigid, Construction Groups Say

Contractors would be required to provide paid breaks, shade, drinking water, training and other protections for workers.

July 15, 2024

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Unoccupied Dozer Rolls Over Operator: OSHA Report

The 59-year-old operator failed to engage the safety lever before exiting the cab, causing the rolling dozer to knock him onto the track and drag him to the rear of the machine, where he was run over.

July 15, 2024

Waynesboro, Virginia bulldozer accident

Hard Hat Finally Enters the 21st Century with Help from Sports

The typical hard hat design hasn't changed in over 100 years, protecting only the top of the head. Sports technology is changing that.

June 14, 2024

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Safety & Compliance

National Trench Safety Stand Down Kicks Off June 17

This week marks the annual Trench Safety Stand Down to highlight the dangers of trenching and promote safety awareness by contractors.

June 17, 2024

graphic NUCA trench safety month

29 "Cool" Gadgets and Gear for Working in the Heat

There's no secret to keeping cool on the jobsite, but these products might offer some added relief.

August 14, 2017

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Contractor Review: Cat 275XE Compact Track Loader and HM418 Mulcher

Tyler Watts, owner of Ironside Forestry, put over 1,000 hours on the new CTL earlier this year, calling it “the machine everybody wants to be in.”

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When It's Time to Do Some Real Dirt Moving – The Latest in Dozers for 2024

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What's New for the 2025 Ford F-Series Super Duty?

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Heavy-Duty Maintenance Checklist

Maintenance is a critical part of vehicle upkeep—we’re preaching to the choir here, but you know what? It doesn’t hurt to repeat it at times. Check out our latest downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!