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Why Health and Safety is Important in Construction

The construction industry is one of the most vital sectors in modern economies, responsible for building the infrastructure that supports...

Hazards, Safety Management, Workforce Devlopment, Workplace Hazards

When the JHA Stops Matching the Work

Construction changes throughout the day. The real test of a JHA is whether the crew recognizes when the assumptions behind...

Hazards, safety culture, Safety Management, Workforce Devlopment, Workplace Hazards

Don’t Ask Workers to Sign the JHA. Ask Them to Challenge It.

Reviewing a JHA should involve more than explaining the plan and collecting signatures. The crew should have a meaningful opportunity...

Hazards, Safety Leadership, Safety Management, Workforce Devlopment, Workplace Hazards

Who Should Write a JHA? Why Worker Involvement Makes Job Hazard Analysis Better

A strong JHA should reflect more than regulations and procedures. The people doing the work often hold field knowledge that...

OSHA, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Management, Uncategorized

When Does a Task on a Construction Site Become Construction Work?

A construction site can contain both construction and general industry activities. The difference depends on the work being performed, not...

Leadership, OSHA, safety culture, Safety Leadership, Workforce Devlopment

OSHA Isn’t Your Client—Your Workforce Is

OSHA establishes the minimum legal requirements, but it isn't the customer you're trying to serve. Learn why successful construction safety...

safety culture, Safety Leadership, Safety Training, Workforce Devlopment

Stop Selling Fall Protection. Sell What Fall Protection Preserves.

Most fall protection conversations begin with compliance and end there. This article challenges construction leaders to stop selling OSHA's six-foot...