Here’s some articles we found this month for you around the Internet.
Safety Starts at the Top—and with Better Head Protection
This EHS Today article covers the benefits of Type II safety helmets on construction sites.
US Department of Labor announces national emphasis program to reduce, prevent workplace falls, a leading cause of workplace fatalities
This is a press release from OSHA regarding this program aimed at protecting everyone who is working at height.
Suffolk calls on OSHA to require suicide awareness training
ConstructionDive has this article highlighting how the construction industry unfortunately suffers from high rates of suicide among its workers and what Suffolk Construction and Home Base want OSHA to do about it.
5 Tips to Keep Workers Safe This Summer
OH&S provides information on beating the heat while at work.
On-the-job injuries: Report identifies two vulnerable worker groups
This Safety & Health Magazine article discusses the workers most likely to get injured and why.
We hope you find this May 2023 Industry Resources roundup post helpful. If you find an article you’d like us to include for next month’s post, please contact heather@cranes101.com with the information. Please be sure to check our calendar for upcoming classes in your area.