A key element of construction career advancement – and the workforce development process – lies in skilled trades, such as masonry, carpentry, or electrical work. While these positions are generally more lucrative, there has been an ongoing skilled labor shortage in New York City and...

Each year, Construction Safety Week brings awareness to the number one most important goal of the construction industry – keeping workers safe. In order to achieve this, the industry must work to create and promote a culture of safety from top to...

Each year, the first Monday of September marks the Labor Day holiday, generally thought of as the unofficial end to the summer season. But the true meaning of Labor Day is often overlooked – according the U.S. Department of Labor,...

In the past few years, OSHA has concentrated efforts around highlighting four specific safety areas where the construction industry can improve its recognition, evaluation, and control. These “Focus Four” area include falls, caught-in or -between, struck by an object, and...

It’s always important to remember safety best practices when you’re working on the jobsite – and that includes thinking about how to adapt in cases of inclement weather, such as strong winds, heavy rains, and lightning strikes. OSHA provides a...