The following stories are part of the print version of Occupational Hazards' construction supplement.
Just like a carpenter needs a hammer, construction workers should consider personal equipment to be necessary tools for their jobs. Is PPE fundamental to your construction safety program. Click here to read more. www.occupationalhazards.com/news/news_loader.asp?articleID=42322
Lessons Learned From a Fatality
by William H. Kincaid, P.E., CSP
Don't let history repeat itself. A former OSHA investigator pinpoints easily overlooked steps that could have deadly consequences.Click here to read. www.occupationalhazards.com/news/news_loader.asp?articleID=42320
Danger in Both Directions
by Regina McMichael, CSP
Road construction workers face life-threatening hazards from inside and outside the "hot zone." To help reduce fatalities, companies should take steps to guard their employees from moving equipment and traffic. Click here to find out how. www.occupationalhazards.com/news/news_loader.asp?articleID=42321
About the Author
EHS Today Staff
EHS Today's editorial staff includes:
Dave Blanchard, Editor-in-Chief: During his career Dave has led the editorial management of many of Endeavor Business Media's best-known brands, including IndustryWeek, EHS Today, Material Handling & Logistics, Logistics Today, Supply Chain Technology News, and Business Finance. In addition, he serves as senior content director of the annual Safety Leadership Conference. With over 30 years of B2B media experience, Dave literally wrote the book on supply chain management, Supply Chain Management Best Practices (John Wiley & Sons, 2021), which has been translated into several languages and is currently in its third edition. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at major trade shows and conferences, and has won numerous awards for writing and editing. He is a voting member of the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame, and is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.
Adrienne Selko, Senior Editor: In addition to her roles with EHS Today and the Safety Leadership Conference, Adrienne is also a senior editor at IndustryWeek and has written about many topics, with her current focus on workforce development strategies. She is also a senior editor at Material Handling & Logistics. Previously she was in corporate communications at a medical manufacturing company as well as a large regional bank. She is the author of Do I Have to Wear Garlic Around My Neck?, which made the Cleveland Plain Dealer's best sellers list.
Nicole Stempak, Managing Editor: Nicole Stempak is managing editor of EHS Today and conference content manager of the Safety Leadership Conference.