A Texas Tribune investigative series casts a harshly critical eye on the state’s lack of safety practices to protect construction workers. More
After a visit from OSHA, a design-build contractor learns how to do things by the... More
A contractor who depends on frame scaffolding for daily production shares his... More
Adding a poured liner to a shaky old chimney adds strength and safety while... More
New scaffolding products and personal safety gear make it easier than ever to perform high work safely. More
In an effort to make fall protection more practical, OSHA continues to refine its alternative strategies. A framing contractor explains how to work safely and meet the regs, but still get the job done. More
Should you buy aluminum, fiberglass, or wood? What size? And what do those ratings mean? A scaffolding contractor answers these and other questions about ladders, and describes the most useful accessories. More
Compared to the homemade variety, commercially made racks are more durable and more versatile — and they come with a wide selection of handy accessories. Here’s what’s available in both steel and aluminum truck racks. More
Working contractors who cut corners on staging risk large fines and serious injury. A scaffolding sub explains how to safely set up pipe staging, pump jacks, and wall and roof brackets. More
