Tag: Workers
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Winning the Talent War: How Construction Firms Can Attract the Next Generation of Workers
The construction industry is at a tipping point. With seasoned workers aging out and too few young professionals stepping in, the labor shortage has gone from a looming issue to a full-blown crisis. According to the National Center for Construction Education and Research, 41% of the current construction workforce is expected to retire by 2031.…
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42% of Gen Z workers say they’re turning to blue-collar roles for security
Forty-two percent of Generation Z adults are currently working in or pursuing a blue-collar or skilled trade job, according to a May 20 report from Resume Builder. Of those, 37% have earned a bachelor’s degree. In the survey of more than 1,400 Gen Z adults, men were significantly more likely to choose blue-collar careers, regardless…
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Three track workers take evasive action in tunnel to avoid train
An investigation has been launched after three track workers were involved in a near miss of a train travelling at around 30mph (48km/h) in Bookham Tunnel, Surrey. The incident happened at around 11:44 on 29 April 2025, when the track workers were walking back to Bookham station through the tunnel after completing work on the…
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Survey Says: Construction Is One of the Toughest Jobs in America—So Why Aren’t Workers Getting the Credit (or Safety) They Deserve?
A new survey commissioned by Bosch Power Tools and conducted by Talker Research has confirmed what many in the trades already know: construction work is tough. In fact, it ranked as the second toughest job in the country, right behind firefighting. But while the public seems to understand how demanding the work is, the survey…
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Milwaukee Tool Reaches 100K+ Workers for Safety Week 2025
Each year, more than 150,000 construction workers are injured on the job in the U.S. — a sobering reminder that even as the industry navigates challenges like rising material costs and shifting trade policies, the protection of frontline workers must remain a top priority. Milwaukee Tool is taking bold steps to meet that challenge, investing…
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57% of Trade Workers Faced Jobsite Close Calls This Year
This Construction Safety Week is putting the spotlight on professionals who build America’s homes, cities and infrastructure — and the urgent need for better safety standards on the jobsite. A new survey commissioned by Bosch Power Tools, conducted by Talker Research, revealed that construction workers are seen as having the #2 toughest job in the country, second only to firefighters.…
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Safety is More Than Injury Prevention – It’s a Shift to the Worker’s Whole Well-Being
Safety was once defined as preventing physical injury on the jobsite, but more recently the construction industry has recognized that safety should be approached in much broader terms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates among male construction workers are 75% higher than men in the general population. Any comprehensive and…
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Inclusive PPE store welcomes Sizewell workers
Construction workers in Sizewell and the surrounding area can access a range of inclusive PPE following the launch of a new showroom. Workwear specialist Bryson has opened the store in Leiston and aims to serve the diverse needs of the local construction workforce. The launch is inspired by CIOB’s ongoing #PPEthatfits campaign, which seeks to…
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Common Ways Construction Workers Get Injured On-Site
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces in the world. Every day, workers put themselves at risk while handling heavy machinery, working at great heights, or operating in hazardous environments. Unfortunately, injuries are all too common, and when they occur, they can leave workers facing serious medical issues, lost wages, and emotional distress.…
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Watchdog investigates after two track workers struck by wagon
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has opened an investigation after two track workers were struck by a wagon at Port Glasgow on 15 March. It happened when the wagon was being propelled by a rail-mounted crane within an engineering possession. One track worker became trapped between the wagon and a track panel, which had previously…