Building safety includes a wide range of best practices, including implementing fire suppression systems, conducting regular inspections on existing buildings, providing clear access to emergency ...

Building codes have existed for thousands of years. In the Code of Hammurabi, written between 1755 B.C. and 1750 B.C., item 229 states that “if a builder builds a house for someone and does not ...

The construction industry has one of the highest levels of risk in terms of workplace accidents, and it is vital for employers in the industry to meet their obligations to health and safety law. While ...

Construction Safety Week 2018 to Encourage Safe Workplace Practices Travelers construction claim data shows that 52% of workplace injuries occur in the first year of employment, regardless of an ...

OSHA’s has released its Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs in Construction to help industry employers develop proactive programs to keep their workplaces safe. "The recommendations ...

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), “Building codes protect you from a wide range of hazards—whether it is by implementing safe wiring, fire prevention, or stronger structural ...

Understand how operating training can diminish safety hazards. Understand what operators need to know about lifting. See how maintenance contributes to telehandler safety. Telehandlers are versatile ...

The manual provides guidance to help plumbing professionals in the design, construction and commissioning of water systems. ONTARIO, CA — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical ...

In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, the importance of adhering to legal and regulatory frameworks cannot be overstated. One of the most essential aspects of ensuring that a building ...

Safety issues abound on paving projects, particularly when it comes to roads where the public presence often travels side by side with the paving train. Rod Sutton recently spoke with Mandy Kustra, ...