[VIDEO] 5 Things You Should Know to Stay Safe in a Trench

U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta public service announcement on trench safety

Nov 5, 2018

Orange wheel loader dumping gravel with worker and digital safety overlay on turquoise sky background

AI at the Leading Edge: Closing Front-Load Blind Spots

October 7, 2026

Orange safety hard hat with reflective stripes and protective goggles on a tire at a construction site

ISEA Updates Head Protection Requirements

October 2, 2026

Construction workers laying asphalt on a road using hand tools and spreading equipment

House Republicans Advance Ban On Heat Safety Standard, Workers To Absorb The Risk

August 19, 2026

Construction worker wearing yellow KASK safety helmet and neon green reflective vest at industrial building site

KASK Expands Helmet Line

August 17, 2026

AI at the Leading Edge: Closing Front-Load Blind Spots

Brigade Electronics Inc.

How intelligent cameras and automatic view switching can give equipment operators a clearer picture — and earlier warning — around wheel loaders, forklifts and reach stackers.

Orange wheel loader dumping gravel with worker and digital safety overlay on turquoise sky background

ISEA Updates Head Protection Requirements

International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)

The revised standard maintains existing Type and Class classifications while adding optional criteria for retention, chin straps and multidirectional impact protection.

Orange safety hard hat with reflective stripes and protective goggles on a tire at a construction site

House Republicans Advance Ban On Heat Safety Standard, Workers To Absorb The Risk

H.R. 6213 cleared committee on a party-line vote. It would bar the Department of Labor from ever finalizing a federal heat rule, including the performance-based version the road builders themselves asked for.

Construction workers laying asphalt on a road using hand tools and spreading equipment

KASK Expands Helmet Line

The ZENITH X2 is designed for utility workers exposed to arc flash hazards and features fire-resistant materials, Type II protection and ASTM testing.

Construction worker wearing yellow KASK safety helmet and neon green reflective vest at industrial building site

Reducing Struck-By Risk: The Case for Automated Fleets

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI)

Automated fleet technology can help contractors reduce struck-by exposure, improve workforce efficiency and manage heavy equipment more safely.

Two construction workers in safety vests and hard hats reviewing plans at a job site

Kristi Ronyak And The Mission Behind Construction Angels

Construction Angels

The charity supports families who have been impacted by the loss of a loved one from work zone accidents.

Three professionals pose with Construction Angels branded equipment at an indoor trade show or exhibition

Jean-Claude Fayat On Digitalization, Trade, And The Future Of Road Building

The president of FAYAT Group sat down with Asphalt Contractor at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 to talk technology adoption, the economics of sustainability, tariff pressure, and what makes a wine truly great.

Senior professional speaking at a conference podium with microphone and water glasses

Work Zone Safety Hinges on Visibility, Driver Recognition and Timing

Work zone risks remain high as short-term setups and driver behavior create hazards. Visibility, recognition and timing play a critical role in preventing incidents.

Orange diamond-shaped construction warning sign reading 'UTILITY WORK AHEAD' on a street with traffic cones and equipment

Outdated Jobsite Technology is Driving Hidden Costs Across Construction

Legacy surveillance and connectivity systems are creating security risks, downtime and inefficiencies as construction shifts toward cloud-based, real-time jobsite technology.

Security camera mounted on pole overlooking construction site with yellow excavator and steel framework

Milling In The Dark: Lights, Cameras, Action?

Portable Lighting Solutions

Between work zone safety, speed cameras, and what the industry still needs from lawmakers -- night highway milling is some of the most dangerous work in construction.

Wirtgen asphalt paver machine operating at night with workers in safety gear and illuminated work lights

Wearable Tech Is the New Frontline In Protecting Labor Rights

Epicore Biosystems

Heat stress is one of the most dangerous hazards on construction and energy jobsites, yet it often builds silently over long shifts.

Two construction workers in safety vests review plans at a job site with heavy machinery

Elgin Sweeper, CPAC Systems Launch 360 Camera System for Street Sweepers

Elgin Sweeper Company, subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation

The 360 camera system for street sweepers is designed to reduce blind spots, improve visibility and support safer maneuvering.

Four-panel security camera feed of industrial warehouse interior with polished concrete floors and metal ceiling structure

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