Safety

Beyond routine maintenance, ensuring paving equipment is well-lit, reflective, and properly equipped with safety features like seat belts, backup alarms, and ROPS is crucial for protecting workers and the public in work zones.

As of January 13, 2025, OSHA requires all construction workers to wear properly fitting PPE to enhance safety, reduce workplace hazards, and ensure compliance, addressing long-standing industry concerns about ill-fitting protective gear.

Granite Construction’s recognition as a leader in safety stems from its commitment to continuous improvement, employee empowerment, strategic planning, industry collaboration, and evolving safety practices that prioritize proactive solutions over blame.

As winter downtime approaches, asphalt professionals should prioritize safety during seasonal maintenance by following arc flash safety protocols, including proper de-energization, PPE use, cleanliness around electrical components, and adherence to industry standards to prevent dangerous accidents.

A new study by J. J. Keller & Associates and the International Safety Equipment Association uncovers surprising gaps in head protection knowledge and usage, urging safety professionals to rethink how they select, maintain, and ensure the proper fit of protective gear to prevent workplace injuries.

J. J. Keller & Associates honored the top three 2024 Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) award winners for their outstanding contributions to building strong safety cultures

Bill Stanley emphasizes the importance of ongoing safety training and situational awareness to prevent struck-by incidents in construction, sharing personal experiences of near-misses and underscoring the need for vigilant teamwork, especially when dealing with heavy equipment and unpredictable drivers.