Don’t Ask Workers to Sign the JHA. Ask Them to Challenge It.

Reviewing a JHA should involve more than explaining the plan and collecting signatures. The crew should have a meaningful opportunity to test whether the plan actually fits the work.

Every Generation Thinks the Next One Is the Problem

Aug 20, 2026 | safety culture | Safety Leadership | Workforce Devlopment

Every generation seems to question the work ethic of the generation coming behind it. Instead of blaming younger workers, employers can focus on training, mentoring and developing the experienced workforce they will need tomorrow.

How Far Do You Fall Before You Can React?

Aug 25, 2026 | Safety Training

A fall can be over in less than a second. See how far a worker may fall before the body can react, how OSHA’s fall-protection thresholds compare, and why calculating fall distance and clearance matters before work begins.

Human Error Is Not a Root Cause. Retraining Is Not Always the Answer.

Aug 04, 2026 | Incident Investigation | Safety Leadership | Safety Management | Workforce Devlopment

Human error may describe the last thing a worker did before an incident. It does not explain why the incident happened. Before assigning retraining, determine whether training was actually the problem.

Joining Crane Hub Global as a Columnist

Aug 13, 2026 | Crane Operator

Troy Clark joins Crane Hub Global as a regular columnist representing Colorado Crane Operator School and Crane Qualified, with a focus on cranes, safety, leadership, training, and workforce development.

The "Free" App That Asks for Your Credit Card: What Safety Consultants Can Learn About Trust

Every contractor has experienced it: you sign up for a "free" app only to be asked for your credit card before you've received any value. Construction safety consultants can unintentionally create the same experience. Here's why earning trust before asking for commitment leads to stronger, longer-lasting client relationships.

The Hazard Was Right There. Why Didn’t Anyone See It?

Aug 25, 2026 | Safety Leadership | Safety Management | Workforce Devlopment

A hazard can be directly in front of someone without being consciously recognized. Inattentional blindness helps explain why visibility alone does not guarantee hazard recognition and why construction safety planning should account for the limits of human attention.

When Does a Task on a Construction Site Become Construction Work?

Aug 15, 2026 | OSHA | Regulatory Compliance | Safety Management | Uncategorized

A construction site can contain both construction and general industry activities. The difference depends on the work being performed, not simply where it happens.

When the JHA Stops Matching the Work

Aug 19, 2026 | Hazards | Safety Management | Workforce Devlopment | Workplace Hazards

Construction changes throughout the day. The real test of a JHA is whether the crew recognizes when the assumptions behind the plan no longer match the work.

Who Should Write a JHA? Why Worker Involvement Makes Job Hazard Analysis Better

A strong JHA should reflect more than regulations and procedures. The people doing the work often hold field knowledge that can make the analysis more accurate and useful.

Why “Zero Accidents” and “Zero Tolerance” Can Backfire in Construction

“Zero Accidents” and “Zero Tolerance” sound like strong commitments, but they can discourage reporting, distort investigations, and reward the appearance of safety. Construction companies need honest information, competent supervisors, and fair accountability.

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