Safety

Construction job site supervisors and foremen serve as one of the first lines of defense when it comes to protecting workers and fostering...

Safety Begins with Education Across the construction industry, one truth remains constant: Safety is not negotiable. It’s a core value that underpins every...

We all know construction comes with risks and women are as fit as anyone to handle the hazards — but it shouldn’t be...

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has published the sixth edition of its Managing Electrical Hazards curriculum, helping learners work...

As a workforce development manager at the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), I am dedicated to advancing the construction industry...

With the sun’s rise, construction sites bustle into activity as powerful engines roar to life, commanding respect from all on-site personnel. Burly cranes,...

Summer is the most dangerous season for construction workers. Other months have their own challenges, but nothing compares to working outside in the...

Construction work can be incredibly taxing on the body. It’s easier to recover from the physical demand of construction work when you’re younger,...

Construction professionals have more resources than ever for identifying and addressing hazards. Advances in technology make it possible to collect more information than...

Construction workers support every industry and residential community, but they also face higher levels of risk on the job than most professionals.

Humidity can cause a number of problems on construction sites. When the humidity in an area is too high, water vapor in the...

Many companies, regardless of industry, adopted fully remote or hybrid work models. Going into an office five days a week quickly became outdated...