Reducing Your Home’s Radon Risk
Radon is an odorless, colorless, and extremely dangerous radioactive gas. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), radon is linked to more than 21,000 lung cancer death [...]
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Regulations and Safety
Fire Retardant vs. Fire Resistant for Plastic Sheeting
Plastic sheeting is combustible — unlike gypsum board, steel, and fiberglass. Many customers confuse fire retardant with fire resistant products. Contractors frequently contact us requesting a mater [...]
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8 Safety Products for Summer Construction
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), more work-related injuries occur during the summer months than at other times of the year. There [...]
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OSHA’s New Silica Exposure Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor has been studying the dangers of silica dust since the 1930s but didn’t set any safety standards until 1971, the year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( [...]
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How to Protect Workers from Asbestos
Despite a substantial decrease in the use of asbestos since the 1980s, illness and asbestos-related death remain constant. This is because mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers often don’t [...]
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Five Ways to Apply Lean to Worker Safety
Updated on April 1, 2025
Construction remains one of the most dangerous U.S. industries, accounting for nearly 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor and Sta [...]
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Fire Safety Tips for the Job Site
Fire risk varies depending on which phase of the project you are in. A prevention plan that accurately reflects the status of a project can significantly reduce the risk of financial loss, structura [...]
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Some Quick Statistics on Fire Related Damages
This infographic goes to show that fires are among the most prominent dangers we can face in our daily lives. With how easily they can begin, and how quickly they can spread, fires can pose an immed [...]
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All About Fire Tests, Certifications, and More
Fire Safety Standards
State and local regulations are minimum standards that imply the need for stringent pre-fire management standards. This type of regulatory process ensures a series of fire safet [...]
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EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Violations
In a recent press release by the EPA, a company was randomly inspected and as a result of the inspections agreed to pay a penalty fee of $14,024.00 for violating the RRP Rule during the renovation of [...]
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