RAKEN CONSTRUCTION BLOG

In construction, safety is everything. Without the correct safety measures, the doors are open for all kinds of trouble like injured workers, lawsuits, OSHA, bad EMR ratings, or...

Safety is the most important part of every construction site. From heavy machinery, to demolition, to heights, there are a number of dangers on any construction project. That’s ...

As the construction industry continues to claw its way out of the lingering effects of the recession that began in 2008, the number of construction-related fatalities spiked 27 ...

There are many reasons for creating a "paper trail": to protect oneself or a business from potential litigation, to provide others with instructions or directives for completing...

There's no one in the construction industry who will deny the importance of safety at a work site. Safe work sites are not only well, safer, but more profitable, due to increa...

Receiving a driver's license is a pivotal moment in most people's lives. Not only does it mean that new opportunities for travel and employment have opened up, earning that lice...

"Of course you didn't mean for it to happen! That's why it's called an accident!" True enough, but then again, you keep hearing about this thing called a "preventable accident...

Work sites are very busy places, and accidents are part of human nature. But by following these job site safety tips diligently, you can reduce construction accidents easily. ...

Most buildings aren't complete without a roof. So it's very unfortunate that the majority of the construction industry's serious accidents involve falls from roofs. According ...

As they say, "Accidents happen." Unfortunately, an awful lot of them seem to befall us at work. This doesn't mean that employees should call in sick and hide under their beds....

As the new year approaches, it's a good time to remind ourselves of simple precautions that can ensure safety and avoid injuries at the jobsite. Here are a few reminders: Mak...