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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2020 that there were 41 deaths in sewers, manholes, or storm drains between 2011 and 2018, all related to the inhalation of a harmful substance.

More suppliers as well as contractors are likely to fit the criteria and find themselves placed on the U.S. Labor Dept.'s severe safety violators list.

OSHA cites demolition contractor in Boston collapse that killed the operator. 

Two projects stood out for challenging sites and going above and beyond to keep workers safe. Here are this year's ENR Southeast Excellence in Safety Award Winners.

There are solutions that employers can try that may make the transition easier.

Heavy rains leading to a rather new phenomenon, static liquefaction of sand embankments, only previously observed in tailings dams led to property damage and flooding in central Michigan.

Agency commissioner says industry-specific guidelines are necessary even as CDC recommendations evolve.

Contractors, construction industry groups say guidance contradicts administration's desire to encourage employees to get vaccinated.