Author: Jenny Snook

Driver safety. This is a topic that’s keeping hard hat managers awake at night and for a good reason. The number of accidents and the costs […] read more

The U.S. construction industry is among the world’s largest, with annual expenditures of over (US)$1,231 billion. With this annual spending driving the U.S. economy, U.S. construction […] read more

Construction drives the economies of many countries. In the UK, for example, the construction industry contributed almost £100 billion to the country’s economy or about 6% […] read more

When you’re adding dozens of workers to your remote workforce, making sure they have all the right documentation and ensuring their safety is a challenge. You […] read more

Creating a safety program that includes the right elements for measuring safety performance, like leading and lagging indicators, is a critical step in boosting safety performance. […] read more

Every year, many organisations and construction companies host safety campaign stressing out the need to reduce injuries on work sites. October 2018 witnessed a record number […] read more

Are you investing enough in safety at your company? Not every company in the oil and gas industry is. Oil and Gas is among the riskiest […] read more

“By focusing on sustainable working conditions throughout working life, not only can all workers better protect their health, but companies are likely to see major benefits […] read more

This year has seen a rise in the price of nickel with a related increase in nickel mining activity. Increased investment means the establishment of new […] read more

Contractor workforce management is a logistical challenge and given the increasing prevalence of the ‘gig economy,’ it’s becoming more important for you to optimize your contractor […] read more

Accidents involving vehicles remain one of the most common forms of workplace injuries. Some people project that self-driving cars will revolutionize vehicle safety but unfortunately that […] read more

Accessibility is a crucial part of the design of any onboarding program. Prioritizing ‘accessible learning’ in your orientations means ensuring that all workers start on a […] read more

Green construction aims to eliminate or reduce negative environmental effects on the design, construction and operation phase. It’s also known as sustainable construction. The aim is […] read more

The wind energy sector is currently one of the fastest growing sectors. This means that wind turbine safety is also becoming more important. Being a renewable […] read more

The advances in oil and gas technology make this an exciting time to work in the sector. As ever there is a lot of volatility and […] read more

Injuries and accidents cost the global economy an estimated $1.25 trillion annually. In the U.S., businesses spend well over $170 billion yearly on costs associated with […] read more

Describing what comprises a “ workforce safety culture” is easy. According to OSHA, “Safety cultures consist of shared beliefs, practices, and attitudes that exist at an […] read more

In heavy industry, workplace safety begins with a contractor safety orientation and research backs up this fact. Employees in their first month on the job are […] read more

Companies need to embrace mining technology or face being left behind by their more agile and technologically savvy competitors. A recent report from Ernst and Young […] read more

You don’t get a second chance at a first impression which is why companies put a lot of effort into getting their online orientation right. They […] read more