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02/20/2024

The importance of taking heart health seriously in the construction industry and steps that can be taken to minimize it.

Since 1950, heart disease has been the leading cause of death for Americans. Risk factors that increase these odds are...

01/18/2024

New OSHA work Injury Reporting Rule Will Subject Employers to Public Scrutiny

By Charles B. Palmer and Emily Figura, Michael Best Many employers will be required to comply with a new reporting...

05/25/2022

Contractors should emphasize heat stress prevention

While only 6% of the U.S. workforce is employed in a construction-related position, 36% of heat-related deaths are found to...

05/19/2021

Masks mandates, other COVID-19 restrictions are dropping across the state

Driven by general Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for people who are fully vaccinated, states and municipalities are dropping...

06/02/2020

OSHA reminds us about heat hazards this time of year

Heat conditions can change rapidly and management commitment to adjusting heat stress controls is critical to prevent heat illness. An...

05/27/2020

OSHA issues guidance to help construction workers during the coronavirus pandemic

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a webpage with coronavirus-related guidance for construction...

04/07/2020

ABC of Wisconsin member jobsites should pause for COVID-19 Safety Stand Down Tool Box Talks

Join in this nationwide effort to help educate our trade professionals about the critical role safety and health play during...

08/13/2019

3M Issues DO NOT USE Recall Notice for Specific Fall Protection Lifeline Devices

RED WING, MN — 3M Fall Protection announces an immediate stop use and product recall of the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™...

07/02/2019

How to Avoid a Bad Driver’s Impact on your Fleet’s Auto Insurance

Despite record low unemployment, you finally hired one – a diamond in the ruff. After a 16-hour shift on-the-road, his...

05/30/2019

OSHA Reports Seven Worker Deaths in Wisconsin in First Five Months of 2019

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds employers and employees to use extreme care and safety diligence in all...