
How A $1.87 Bandana Can Increase Productivity and Reduce Injuries
As temperatures continue to reach record levels on a daily basis, heat exhaustion continues to be a serious concern for many companies; however, it doesn’t take record breaking temps to lead to heat stress. In fact, heat stress, a condition where the body is unable to maintain a healthy temperature,

How AEM Suggests Building a Strong Construction Safety Culture
Safety is improving in the construction industry, according to the National Safety Council, but serious injuries and fatalities still occur. “I think it’s fair to say that while we have been getting better at preventing most incidents and improving safety, in general, there are specific ways in which we have

Dial 811 First, Emphasizes AEM as ‘Safe Digging Month’ Kicks Off
Springtime is a reminder to think safety as construction ramps up in many areas, says the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), which actively supports April National Safe Digging Month as a member of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA). AEM joins with CGA in emphasizing the importance of safe digging practices,

ASCC Fills New Safety Manager Position
Joseph Whiteman, CSP, ASP, CHST, La Quinta, California, has been named manager of safety services for the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Missouri. This is a new position for this organization. “Safety has always been one of the foundations of ASCC, “says Mike Schneider, council director of