How To Train Temporary Workers For Safety

Careful training of temporary employees is critical not only for the safety of the temporary employee but also the rest of the crew. The training of temporary employees is often complicated by a few factors: temp employees come from a variety of backgrounds, often have a limited amount of time for safety training, and usually… Read More »

Six Flags Is Opening A Theme Park In Saudi Arabia

Six Flags is reportedly seeking to open a theme park in Saudi Arabia, which will have all of their ordinary attractions included: roller coasters, bumper cars, and more. Understandably, this is an interesting project, as it involves a cultural barrier that will need to be surmounted. There are currently ongoing meetings regarding the park and… Read More »

Exercising Safety Around Leading Edges

Leading edges can be extraordinarily dangerous. When constructing new metal decking, construction workers are required to slowly move across the surface, creating a new edge as the decking is built. This edge has to be properly secured in order to be safe, but the changing environment of the deck can make it easy for workers… Read More »

OSHA Is Making Injury Data Public

OSHA will soon be providing the public with big data regarding workplace injuries and illnesses. This data may serve to analyze and reduce risk factors around work sites and offices. In prior years, OSHA has made available information regarding workplace fatalities and their causes, but this will be the first time that widespread and comprehensive injury data… Read More »

How To Prevent Skylight Falls

Fall accidents are among the most likely to be fatal on a construction sites. Many fall accidents occur while either ascending or descending, or because a worker isn’t aware of the layout of the area. In particular, skylights tend to be very dangerous. In the dark, skylights are often unnoticeable, and even a closed skylight… Read More »

5 Ways To Keep Employees Safe On Construction Sites

Everyone wants to keep their employees safe. Unfortunately, construction sites are naturally dangerous places, and all employees occasionally make mistakes. Employers who want to protect their employees will need to maintain both strict and proactive safety protocols. 

Ferrari World Is Coming To The US

North America is about to build its very first Ferrari World theme park, which could be potentially built in Orlando. The Ferrari World theme park will feature a variety of vehicle-themed rides, all devoted to the brand’s speed and style. Ferrari World has been exploring theme parks since 2010 when the first park was developed… Read More »

The Future Of The Wooden Skyscraper

Could wood be used to develop skyscrapers? Though the idea may seem dramatic, there are some genuine advantages to developing skyscrapers with wood rather than traditional concrete and steel. Architects are beginning to explore the potential for the wooden skyscraper as they look towards eco-friendly, sustainable, and green designs.

Report: There Were Over 4,800 Worker Deaths In 2014

A recent report by the AFL-CIO has determined that approximately 4,820 workers were killed on the job through the year 2014. This only includes those who were physically killed while working; the same report estimates that up to 60,000 workers may be dying from work-related diseases. These deaths should ideally be preventable through the use of… Read More »

Cedar Point Is Betting On Youth Sports

The industry youth sports continues to grow… and the brand new Cedar Point Sports Center is banking on it. Cedar Point, known for being the Roller Coaster Capital of the World, will be developing its new sports center at the location of a former airport. Once completed, the youth sports center will include baseball, softball, soccer,… Read More »