Category: Construction

Faces of EHS: Ahmed Al-Bayati on Construction and Prevention Through Design

By Grace Hatfield, EHS Daily Advisor Nov 9, 2023 Construction

Updated: Nov 10, 2023

Dr. Ahmed Al-Bayati is the founding director of the Construction Safety Research Center (CSRC) and an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He conducts research on construction safety, including safety culture and incident investigation, as well as underground utility management, to optimize the construction process and reduce occupational injuries and […]

Safety Groups Honor Port of Portland’s Prevention Efforts

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Oct 30, 2023 Construction

Updated: Oct 30, 2023

The Port of Portland received the third annual Prevention through Design (PtD) Award at the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans, the NSC announced October 23. The Port of Portland, which operates Portland International Airport, was recognized for an integrated safety design process used during the airport’s Parking and Rental […]

Faces of EHS: Devon Gawlik on Construction and Building Relationships

By Grace Hatfield, EHS Daily Advisor Sep 28, 2023 Construction

Updated: Sep 28, 2023

Devon Gawlik was originally an intern with Skanska during college. He started his full-time career with Skanska in the summer of 2017 as a safety coordinator in the Seattle office. He worked on several projects with his mentor to learn the ropes and develop his skills. Prior to working with Skanska, he did not have […]

Faces of EHS: Waldorf Nelson on Relationships and Heat Safety

By Grace Hatfield, EHS Daily Advisor Aug 10, 2023 Construction

Updated: Aug 10, 2023

Waldorf Nelson originally started his career in construction in 2002 as a structural ironworker with Local Union 263 in the DFW. He stayed there for 14 years, and after seeing several senseless injuries over time, the safety career path began to grab his attention. He was approached to take on the safety manager role while […]

OSHA Proposes Revisions to Construction PPE Rule

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Jul 20, 2023 Construction

Updated: Aug 23, 2023

On July 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed revising the agency’s construction industry personal protective equipment (PPE) standard to require that PPE properly fit affected employees (88 Fed. Reg. 46706). OSHA’s general industry and maritime PPE standards explicitly require that PPE fit properly, according to the agency, and the proposal would clarify […]

Faces of EHS: Jamie Dabbs on Construction and Being Prepared

By Grace Hatfield, EHS Daily Advisor Jun 29, 2023 Construction

Updated: Jun 29, 2023

Jamie Dabbs attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health. He secured an internship with the Noble Foundation in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and then he obtained a position working as a safety manager within a manufacturing plant in Oklahoma City. Realizing that he wanted to broaden […]

Contractor Management for Construction

By Addison Moore Jun 2, 2023 Construction

Updated: Jun 2, 2023

Construction sites can often be among the most dangerous places to work, with the potential for serious accidents and injuries always present. With a high number of workers, heavy machinery, and complex workflows, it can be a challenge to maintain a safe working environment. However, effective safety and compliance management can help improve construction safety […]

Fall Protection and Prevention Resources for 2023

By EHS Daily Advisor Staff May 3, 2023 Construction

Updated: May 3, 2023

This week is OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, which is a voluntary event for employers to discuss fall hazards and prevention directly with their employees. OSHA recognizes that fatalities caused by falls from elevation are the leading cause of death for construction employees, and that those deaths are preventable. Here’s what […]

Winter Construction Safety Considerations

By Reggie Asare, EHS Director at Skanska Feb 21, 2023 Construction

Updated: Feb 21, 2023

Winter is here and there are still likely a few weeks of harsh conditions ahead. The construction industry faces several hazards which can lead to injuries and even fatalities during this season such as wind, snow and ice. Safety hazards are present year-round, however, the winter months bring their own challenges and can make an […]

Back to Basics: Motor Vehicle Safety

By Grace Hatfield, EHS Daily Advisor Jan 23, 2023 Back to Basics

Updated: Jan 23, 2023

Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine OSHA’s recommendations for motor vehicle safety at work. Cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles are used in all kinds of industries to conduct business. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), […]