Building Safe: LIUNA’s Commitment to Health and Safety on the Jobsite
Every construction project starts with a plan—but no plan is complete without a strong commitment to health and safety. At the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), we know that safety isn’t just a policy—it’s a way of life, and the best way to do business. It’s about making sure every worker goes home at the end of the day just as healthy as they arrived. It’s about protecting lives, empowering workers, reducing risk, and building better outcomes for everyone involved.
The Risks Are Real
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the world. Workers face hazards every day—falls from heights, trench collapses, exposure to harmful substances, heat stress, equipment failures, and more. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction consistently ranks among the top sectors for workplace injuries and fatalities.
In many cases, especially within the non-union construction industry, safety and health standards are minimized and workers are looked at as expendable. LIUNA is committed to raising the standards of safety and health at ALL workplaces.
Dangers aren’t just statistics—they’re personal. One misstep can lead to serious injury or worse. That’s why LIUNA makes jobsite safety a top priority, providing comprehensive training and support to help prevent accidents before they happen.
Protect OSHA and NIOSH
Reductions in staff and cuts that fund OSHA and NIOSH will undermine the years of progress made on workplace safety, industry innovation and worker well-being. LIUNA strongly opposes plans to eliminate most staff at OSHA and NIOSH, the key federal authorities for safeguarding the health and safety of workers. unacceptable threat to the more than a half-million members of LIUNA, and to all working men and women who build and service our great nation.
LIUNA: Leading the Way in Safety
LIUNA members in New Jersey are among the best-trained and most safety-conscious workers in the construction industry. Through our three state-of-the-art training centers in the Garden State, we deliver top-tier health and safety education that covers everything from OSHA 30 certification to scaffold safety, hazardous materials handling, confined space entry, and beyond.
Also, our New Jersey Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America is a nationally recognized resource offering cutting-edge research, site consultations, safety materials, and support for employers, project owners, and workers.
The Business Case for Safety
When health and safety come first, everyone benefits.
- Workers avoid injury and illness, stay on the job, and maintain their livelihood and wellbeing.
- Contractors reduce liability, increase productivity, lower insurance costs, and enhance their reputation as responsible employers.
- Project owners enjoy smoother project timelines, fewer delays, and stronger quality outcomes—backed by a skilled, safety-trained workforce.
Workplace injuries cost the construction industry billions annually in lost time, compensation claims, and rework. Investing in a culture of safety isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smart thing to do.
Let’s Build Safe, Together
At LIUNA, we believe that no job is so urgent or so important that it cannot be done safely. A strong safety culture protects people, saves money, boosts morale, and builds trust. Whether you're a worker, a contractor, or a project owner—partnering with LIUNA means joining a union that puts safety at the center of every project.
Safe jobsites. Strong workers. Better projects.
That’s the LIUNA difference.