Managing safety-related costs has become one of the top priorities for many owners and contractors.

 

According to Construction Industry Institute (CII) estimates, the total cost of construction-related injuries exceeds $17 billion annually.

Each year, 1 out of 10 workers face an injury on the job, making the construction industry one of the most hazardous business sectors in the country. When a worker is seriously injured on the job, your company loses a good employee, stands to gain higher insurance premiums, and sacrifices a significant amount of time, causing a project that was once on schedule to fall drastically off course.

 

Articles containing information and statistics on job site safety, as well as strategies and tips for avoiding lost time injuries and safety violations, are available below.

 

Rewarding safety excellence among employees may not seem cost effective, but read on to learn why investing in a thorough, detailed safety program can have a major return on investment and impact your bottom line.

 

With the current workforce aging, it's becoming increasingly important to take their safety needs into consideration. ASSE provides insight on the measurements that can be taken to keep the baby boomers on your team safe on the jobsite.

 

Don't let your project become slowed down by workers who will not comply with personal protective equipment regualtions.

 

For a list of practices used by workers in the hopes of saving time, read on to learn why, when safety is concerned, taking the long way is time very well spent.

 

Do not let OSHA inspectors slow down production on your jobsite. Learn what to do to keep the process moving along and more importantly, keep your project on track.

 

Coastal Mechanical Services began a safety program, which was once made up of simple rules and procedures and now is a thorough and proactive safety program. Read on to find out why making safety a top priority among employees should be your top priority.

 

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America has created a kit designed to give employers everything they need to implement a strong safety program.