As a construction worker in New York City, you’re most likely familiar with OSHA’s safety guidelines and recommendations. After all, you’ve probably sat through 30 hours of training – or will need to before Local Law 196’s deadline on December...

You may have heard the saying “There is no ‘I’ in team,” and it’s very true. When working as part of a team, it is crucial that everyone communicates and does his or her part to ensure success – and...

Working on a construction site can be challenging if you’re not prepared and protected – even in the best circumstances. At night, the challenges and potential dangers multiply, mostly due to limited visibility – you must be able to see...

Construction work can, by its nature, be inherently dangerous. But with proper equipment, planning, and procedures, much of the danger can be eliminated. Here in New York City, a particularly important part of construction site safety is flagging traffic. Motor...

Working in construction is physically demanding and, when temperatures are extreme and hours are long, can be grueling. To minimize physical wear and tear and to guard against unnecessary pain and injuries, it’s important to be proactive about your health...