Author: Jenny Snook

Winter is on the way and now is the time to get prepared. Weather-related safety incidents have led to calls to ‘Winterize’ construction projects, to ensure […] read more

Many people once regarded solar too expensive to ever become a viable energy alternative. Even optimists regarded the industry as one with a bright future but […] read more

According to a report by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in the UK, employees will often receive different types of training during the course […] read more

1) You take safety more seriously than most Your safety obsession is most obvious anytime a visitor (‘civilian’) enters the worksite. They probably don’t know the […] read more

Projects in the construction industry come with more variables than just about any other. Uncertainty is a fact of life in construction. Firms should seek to […] read more

Too often, companies make the mistake of rushing through their orientation, failing to realize that each worker brings to the forefront different experiences and varying skill […] read more

People are living longer and working longer and these changes demand a rethink when it comes to work. In the U.S., the population aged 65 and […] read more

The construction industry is experiencing a severe labor shortage throughout much of the developed world. This is especially true with younger workers, who are not entering […] read more

There’s been a lot of discussions recently about the ‘skills gap’ that exists in construction. The construction industry is populated by older workers, many born between […] read more

Finding highly skilled employees these days is a challenge—especially if you’re in the construction industry. Many workers left construction and other hard-hat industries during the 2008 […] read more

Visitor Orientation Checklist It’s fair to say that visitors are not always welcomed with open arms on a worksite. They are generally unfamiliar with the procedures […] read more

The unfortunate truth that all businesses must face is the fact that they all need insurance premium. The price of insurance may seem prohibitive but it […] read more

Risk analysis is a vital part of safety management in the undertaking of any project. Safety risk management is all about managing risks. Projects come with […] read more

  Anyone paying attention to the news over the last few days has seen ample evidence of the mighty and destructive power of floods. The disasters […] read more

Pictured are, L-R: Sean Davis (Enterprise Ireland), Leo Varadkar (Taoiseach), Kevin Mathiasz (GoContractor), Neil Cooney ( Enterprise Ireland). GoContractor’s Kevin Mathiasz, and members of Enterprise Ireland, […] read more

Having a full catalog of health and safety rules isn’t enough. They alone won’t help you cut down on workplace incidents. To do that, you need […] read more

The last few years have been a tough and turbulent time for the oil and gas industry. The price of oil collapsed in June 2014 because […] read more

If you feel that onboarding independent contractors safely and productively is your biggest management challenge, you’re not alone as many managers feel the same way. The […] read more

Has your company ever had a workplace fatality? If so, you know that there’s nothing worse than telling a family the tragic news. In 2014, the […] read more

Let’s face it, some job sites are much more hazardous than others. Workers in these high-risk environments are always in harm’s way, and they’re more likely […] read more