Construction Safety Week 2023: Trending Safety Solutions In Construction
Apr 17, 2023According to OSHA, the continuously evolving construction industry accounts for one in five worker fatalities across all private industries. It is crucial to stay vigilant and take the best safety precautions available when facing the multiple hazards present on a construction job site. In honor of Construction Safety Week and PIP's continuous commitment to keep the hard-working men and women of construction safe, let's highlight some current construction safety solutions trending in the market today that keep workers present, focused and safe on the job.
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