Safety

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    Construction fatal overdose, suicide rates dropped in 2024

    Drug-related overdose deaths and deaths by suicide declined 28.8% and 1.7% year over year, respectively, according to the most recent data from NABTU and CPWR.

    By • Feb. 13, 2026
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    Opinion

    If you haven’t adopted stop-work authority on jobsites, what are you afraid of?

    The benefits of giving teams the ability to pause a job for concerns of any size far outweigh the delays, writes an environmental health and safety expert.

    By Travis Irving • Feb. 5, 2026
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    Construction education nonprofit launches English upskilling program

    NCCER partnered with EnGen on a foreman certification initiative to help workers with limited English skills boost career growth opportunities.

    By • Feb. 3, 2026
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    Opinion

    Why adopting better helmets in construction is a no-brainer

    Type II helmets better protect workers from fatal falls, yet are underused, writes the director of Virginia Tech’s helmet safety research lab.

    By Steve Rowson • Dec. 2, 2025
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    Woman welder’s workplace murder prompts calls for change

    The killing of 20-year-old Amber Czech in Minnesota has spurred trade groups to advocate for better protections for women and transparency in harassment reporting.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Q&A

    To aid construction worker mental health, ‘model vulnerability’

    Clayco's Dan Lester unpacks the results of a survey of 2,000 construction pros that found a higher share of employees are struggling.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    Bechtel lists factors in jobsite deaths, details fixes

    In a publicly released letter, the contractor addressed an April incident on the Port Arthur LNG project that led to three fatalities.

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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    David Keeling confirmed as new head of OSHA

    The former Amazon and UPS safety executive takes on the role as the agency is expected to advance a heat safety regulation. Keeling has said OSHA needs both regulatory and technology updates.

    By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2025
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    2026’s top construction conferences

    Building pros can plan out their 2026 event schedules with Construction Dive’s guide to the top construction industry conferences and expos.

    By • Updated Jan. 27, 2026
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    Virginia Tech unveils hard hat, helmet rating system

    After more than a year of research, the university’s Helmet Lab ranks how different kinds of headwear best protect workers from falls.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    Q&A

    ‘Be vulnerable’: Shawmut safety chief on value of partnerships to lower suicide rates

    This Construction Suicide Prevention Week, the contractor is among the many participating in stand-downs and education sessions.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    Construction Suicide Prevention Week kicks off

    Construction Dive rounds up recent coverage surrounding mental health initiatives and best practices ahead of five days of stand-downs and webinars.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    Why safety has moved into the C-suite: Protecting workers, reputations and bottom lines

    Safety is now a C-suite priority: protecting workers, reducing risk and boosting business results.

    By Greg Brown • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Construction’s language disconnect creates safety risk

    A lack of resources for a large Spanish-speaking workforce raises safety concerns and holds back talented workers. Contractors are beginning to make a change.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
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    Workers sue 2 contractors over Legionnaires’ outbreak in NYC

    Two construction workers filed suit against Skanska and Rising Sun Construction, alleging they failed to abate the deadly bacteria on jobsites in Harlem.

    By • Aug. 25, 2025
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    Kentucky launches work zone speed cameras

    After more than 1,200 road work crashes in 2024, the state has created a system for fining motorists speeding near active jobsites.

    By • Aug. 21, 2025
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    Be ‘in tune’ with workers to assess their well-being, presenters say

    It’s critical to know employees in order to spot warning signs when one is struggling with mental health issues, said presenters at the ASSP Conference + Expo last month.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    LA tunnel work remains halted after partial collapse

    The July 9 breach was linked to high ground pressure, but the investigation into the Clearwater Project incident is ongoing, according to the local sanitation authority.

    By Julie Strupp • July 29, 2025
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    PPE ‘fashion show’ highlights need for a safe fit for women

    With a relatively new OSHA standard, contractors need to review and ensure they have the proper gear for all of their workers, said panelists at a recent conference.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    5 eye-catching safety products from the ASSP conference

    From exoskeletons to new fall protection, here’s a look at the gear that was on display at the Orlando, Florida, event last week.

    By • Updated July 29, 2025
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    Pennsylvania lawmakers designate Construction Opioid Awareness Week

    State senators cast light on the building sector’s ongoing struggle against substance abuse via a campaign during the height of summer construction season.

    By • July 24, 2025
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    Former Amazon exec, Biden official talk OSHA changes

    Corporate safety attorney Heather MacDougall and the former deputy assistant secretary of OSHA offered details at the recent ASSP 2025 Conference + Expo.

    By • July 24, 2025
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    Why a women-owned firm developed PPE for women

    ARX’s leaders say they leaned on their own experiences and researched how women wear and use gear to create better products.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    Nearly 9% of younger workers use alcohol or drugs at work, study shows

    Substance use occurs more often in blue-collar and service industry jobs, but comprehensive policies and supportive interventions can help, researchers said.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 17, 2025
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    How a SeaWorld ruling could impact construction safety

    OSHA wants to narrow its General Duties Clause for athletic and entertainment occupations, leaving the door open for other industries.

    By • July 16, 2025