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Women in the Construction Workplace: Providing Equitable Safety and Health Protection

Study and recommendations based on the work of the ACCSH Health and Safety of Women in Construction. The focus is on the prevalence of a hostile workp...

CII: Making Zero Accidents a Reality

A presentation of the Construction Industry Institute detailing research results from studies of 400 companies and 38 projects, with a focus on identi...

Whose Job is it? Housekeeping Needs Attention

Short article on the need for good housekeeping and the suggestion that contracts should spell out responsibilities, as should managers....

Improving Safety Can Save You Money

Provides data on the financial benefits of improving safety with information on direct and indirect costs of injuries and illnesses....

Small Contractor Guide to Health and Safety

A guide for small contractors in Canada that describes steps to be followed to ensure safety, including a discussion of regulations and a listing of p...

Misogyny Hurts Craft Labor

An article written by a female construction worker describing the challenges faced due to discrimination....

Lack of Employee Enforcement is Main Barrier to Road Worker PPE Use (ISEA)

Describes the results of a survey of workers on roadway construction sites on PPE use for a variety of types of equipment and barriers to wearing the...

It's a Cultural Thing

Discusses the importance of having a culture of safety that starts from the top down and provides suggestions on how to create one....

The Role of Supervisors in Behavioral Safety Observations

Discusses the importance of having supervisors and managers involved in safety observations and provides evidence that this practice improves safety o...

Effective Training : Covering the Bases

Article that explains the importance of training in the selection and use of personal protective equipment, focusing on eye, hand, head, foot protecti...