Suspended loads can bring their own hazards into the workspace. To avoid any injuries, workers should not work on the load if it means they must be under it or walk under the load...
Renewing the Workforce
Construction is a large and complex worldwide industry constantly shaped by new information technologies, advanced materials, environmental policies, regulations and changing building methods. Most importantly, though, construction is shaped by people. Sustaining a strong industry requires attracting and valuing a skilled, career-driven, high quality workforce... who also like to build! How is the construction industry attracting the skilled workforce for future growth market demands? Do prospective candidates see construction as a viable career choice?
Preventable injuries, or “accidents,” are the fourth leading cause of U.S. deaths. Therefore, employers and workers must do everything possible to prevent these injuries from...
Can't find the right candidates for your jobs? Or maybe you find them but they don't stay very long?It's hard to achieve long-lasting results for your business if your workforce...
The following article was authored by Ed Davidson with Long Foundation Drilling Co. and originally published on LinkedIn. ** SEE THE VIDEO OF WHAT HAPPENED IN THE...
Making contact with energized power lines can put you in a dangerous situation...not knowing what to do next can make a bad situation even worse!
It would take 12 years for federal and state government-registered apprenticeship programs to educate the more than half a million workers the construction industry needs to...
The most important strategic decision a CTE Director must make is how CTE programs can align with high-wage, in-demand, and high-skill occupations. To effectively understand...
Fundamentals of Building Trades - Fireproofing, Firestopping and Building Thermal InsulationOctober 9, 2023 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)AGC Houston, 3825 DACOMA, Houston, TX,...
May 1-5, 2023 is the 10th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week. Every year this weekly event helps raise awareness for those in the construction...
