Posts by The Safety Group
AI’s Recent Impact on Construction
For the past several years, we’ve heard how AI is being incorporated into various industries: fast-food restaurants installing self-service machines for guests to order food, call centers using automated agents, Chatbots on a business’ Facebook page or website, and so on. Recently, however, AI is making a big splash in the industry with AI construction…
Read MoreEducational Construction Podcasts
When taking our courses on construction risk management, it’s important to learn the ins and outs of the industry. Sometimes, however, we don’t always have time to keep our heads in the books throughout the day. On the other hand, another way to stay up-to-date on the happenings of the industry is by listening to…
Read MoreIt’s Electric! The Future of Heavy Construction Machinery
In the next 20 years, all excavators, dozers, and other construction equipment will stop relying on diesel. Does that mean the future of heavy construction machinery is electric?
Read MoreProper PPE for a Construction Site
Construction sites pose countless dangers on a daily basis. A site safety manager should assess each job site for all the hazards and potential dangers. To protect yourself from these hazards proper PPE, or personal protective equipment, is required. Every piece of PPE is designed to protect you during work. When working on a construction…
Read MoreWhat It Takes to Become a Construction Worker
Construction workers build our future – they build roads, schools, community centers, corporate building, and so much more. There are so many possibilities to further their career later down the line if they wish to as well. But first, you need to become a construction worker as long as you have the will and commitment…
Read MoreThe Job of a Safety Manager in Construction
Construction safety managers are crucial in making sure the site is safe and that your workers are protected from possible injuries. Working with OSHA guidelines, a site safety manager should also be available on-site to help if there is an accident.
Read MoreStates with the Most Construction Jobs
The demand for construction workers is growing in many states, and construction growth by state shows no signs of slowing for many growing areas. At The Safety Group, we offer construction industry training, OSHA training, and NYC DOB training. As educational and safety compliance leaders in the construction industry, we stay on top of industry…
Read MoreHighest Paying Construction Jobs
When looking for the best construction jobs, the construction worker salary or hourly wages are always a big consideration in career path choice. At The Safety Group, we offer construction safety training, OSHA certifications, construction safety consulting, and additional construction industry services to assist employees, supervisors, and managers in this field.
Read MoreTips for Avoiding Fall Hazards in Construction
Fall hazards are the deadliest and most commonly cited OSHA violations, with falls accounting for over 39% of 2017’s fatal construction accidents and taking the top spot of OSHA citations for violation of safety practices in the same year.1 Fall protection on sites can help workers avoid this leading fatality on OSHA’s construction hazards list,…
Read MoreMost Dangerous Construction Sites in NYC
In a city that never sleeps with a skyline that’s constantly changing, construction safety is more important than ever before. NYC doesn’t have the best record for construction site safety, which is why NYC construction safety requirements are constantly changing and improving. Still, statistics show that construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in…
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