A smooth slab begins with a lump of mud and a straight 2x4

Brute strength will not win in a war with physics. Smart design predicts the resonance of a building and sidesteps the waves

Aerial lifts are a real time-saver on jobsites; with a few basic safety precautions, they can continue to be

 

Guardrails provide a physical barrier between the worker and the fall hazard.  When constructed correctly, guardrails can prevent a person from falling from elevated workplaces.

Part 2 in a miniseries on fall protection equipment and techniques

Walking on a scaffold with boots is like tightening a lug molt with mittens

An in-depth look at what is involved with personal fall protection, how to use it, where it's appropriate, and where to get it

Do not be a dummy, make sure your tools are solidly secured, and put some protection between you and them—in case they ain't.

You can't work faster if you're in the hospital—or worse.

A handful of handies for the tool editor who has (almost) everything

Tend to yourself and to immediate danger—and then start planning your comeback party

If you don't create a culture of smart and safe work practices, who will?

This true story is taken from a NIOSH FACE Report, which identifies factors that contribute to fatal injuries and gives comprehensive recommendations for preventing similar deaths.

 

To suck radon-laden air from under a slab, the slab must be airtight