Construction workers may face new workplace productivity standards as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved Safety and Health Program Requirements for Multi-Employer Projects, according to the American Society of Safety Engineers.

The revised standard establishes the minimum program requirements for construction employers when multiple companies work together to complete a project. The rule creates health and safety guidelines to keep contractors safe while working.

Occupational Health & Safety says the standard is one in a series of safety standards that have been created by the A10 Accredited Standards Committee on Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition, a group that creates voluntary safety regulations for construction and demolition employees nationwide. The A10 standards provide contractors, labor, and equipment manufacturers safety guidelines for their daily work. A10 Committee Chair Richard King said the regulation reinforces the importance of safety planning and execution on construction and demolition work sites.

Safety supervisors can use online programs to eliminate workplace injury concerns. Web-based solutions provide employers the opportunity to evaluate employees' health and safety risks and to set up guidelines that can be implemented across the globe. The software can enhance safety in any work environment.