Scaffold Safety

Over our 20 years in business, HB NEXT has seen almost everything! We have seen that most construction workers are familiar with scaffolds, but a majority of workers are unfamiliar […]

Timing is Critical When Confronting the Possibility of an OSHA Citation

Dealing with OSHA can be extremely taxing on you and your company if you do not address citations in a timely manner. It is extremely important to understand what steps […]

Safe & Sound Week: Show Your Commitment to Safety

HB NEXT is proud to take part in Safe & Sound week!  We encourage everyone in our industry to participate in this week of safety awareness. Safe and Sound week […]

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GA NPDES Electronic Permit Submittal Requirements

The new Georgia NPDES General Construction Permits for Storm Water Discharge will become effective August 1, 2018.  While much of the permit remains the same, there are some important and […]

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Tips on Construction Training Programs for a Skilled Workforce

By: Guest Contributor – “Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm” –  https://www.raphaelsonlaw.com/  A recent survey from the Associated General Contractors of America revealed that nearly 80 percent of construction businesses have a […]

Excavation Without Evaluation? You’re Next for a Cave-in

“Trenching and excavating is one of the most hazardous occupations in the construction industry. The only way to minimize these hazards is to follow the OSHA standards requiring engineering controls, […]

National Safety Month – What You Need to Know

Every June in the United States most people are getting ready for barbeques, beaches and summertime fun. However, individuals in the Environmental Health and Safety(EHS) industry are ramping up for […]

HB NEXT Launches Storm Cloud

HB NEXT is excited to announce the official launch of Storm Cloud, a multi-tenant cloud software platform that is set to redefine how environmental compliance is managed across the country. […]

Bringing Awareness to Construction’s Top Killer, Falls

It is critical that companies today are up-to-speed on Fall Protection Training & Awareness. Falls caused 384 out of 991 total deaths in construction in 2016.  Accounting for 38.7% percent of […]

After the Strike…The Notice of Probable Violation

The potential of an underground utility strike is considerably high.  In fact, The Common Grounds Alliance reported 37,562 utility damages in Georgia in 2016, of which 62% were caused by […]