Monday kicks off Construction Safety Week. From a safety crackdown in NYC to using AI to prevent injuries, here’s what’s trending on the topic.
A lot goes into keeping workers safe and healthy on jobsites, especially considering that construction is one of the country’s most dangerous jobs. Workers face many hazards every day, and managers must be unrelenting in their commitment to safety protocols and standards.
In light of Construction Safety Week, Construction Dive rounds up some of its latest coverage on the topic.
In order to combat a rise in speeding violations, the state has equipped 30 highway jobsites with radar-based monitoring systems. Read the full article ➔
Will Senner says artificial intelligence can be like a “super-enhanced search engine” that finds trends in company data. Read the full article ➔
A Maryland collision that killed six construction workers nabbed national headlines, but it was a reminder of what contractors already know: Jobsites are at the mercy of speeding drivers. Read the full article ➔
The agency also released a resource to help smaller and less-experienced contractors build IIJA projects safely. Read the full article ➔
Matt Terry sees more focus on the emotional and mental health of the workforce and increases in data-driven decisions on projects. Read the full article ➔
Panelists highlighted technologies that identify forward-looking hazard indicators on site during the 2023 New York Build Conference. Read the full article ➔
The plan would increase the agency’s number of full-time positions, but it still has a hard time filling jobs. Read the full article ➔
Contractors need to up their safety training practices to avoid “dire consequences,” writes consultant Jay Greenspan. Read the full article ➔
Baggy gear can lead to new hazards, workers performing tasks without protection or even a lack of confidence and belonging in one’s job, experts say. Read the full article ➔
While awareness among employers is growing, a shortage of practitioners and long wait times for care hinder employee access. Read the full article ➔
