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TJ Lyons shares tips and helpful information about occupational healthy and workplace safety.

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Ladders Last: Putting Safety First When Working at Heights

An Interview with Richard Jones of Turner Construction Courtesy of MEM Missouri Employers Mutual March 3, 2020 Falls from heights are one of the leading causes of death in the workplace. One wrong step on a roof or elevated workspace can change someone’s life forever. However, most businesses have another hidden danger: ladders. A fall […]

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Fire Safety Experience

TJ has over 40 years of experience in the safety field. In addition, he has served as President of the Hudson Valley American Society of Safety Engineers, an assistant fire chief, EMT, NYS Fire Instructor, Assistant County Emergency Management Coordinator and served as Incident Commander heading the Columbia County, New York hazardous materials response team […]

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Conduct Thorough Workplace Hazard Assessments

In the US, our first approach to a worksite hazard is to add protection to the worker from what will harm them when we should just remove the harm itself. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says the following on the topic. Employers must institute all feasible engineering and work practice controls to eliminate […]

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Rely on Generally Accepted Construction Practices-Not OSHA

~March 27, 2026 Recently, a friend and I were discussing a construction accident where a worker fell backward, down a few feet, and struck his head on the concrete floor. His hard hat fell off his head as he fell. His head hit hard. As a result of a traumatic brain injury, he may never […]

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A Message of Appreciation

TJ Lyons is available for conference calls or one-on-one consultations. His commitment to safety, a common sense approach to breaking down complex issues, and breadth of experience can help you and your team navigate challenging worksites. It is very satisfying to receive messages of appreciation. TJ Lyons has a heart for workers’ safety and overall […]

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Focus on the Next Generation of Construction Professionals.

We all think that we’re important, but our risk industry gets stronger with each generation. This article is centered on remembering how we were successful and making sure that we provide the same opportunities for success for those we are mentoring. So, as usual, in this Expert Commentary, I will provide some personal examples of […]

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Safety Training in Okinawa November 2025

Lyonetics was asked to review several construction sites in Okinawa and make any recommendations to make these great sites even safer. While there, TJ provided 8-hours of annual safety training ranging from rigging use to the requirements of Army Corps manual on safety EM-385. Tied to this visit was a […]

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IPAF’s Aerial Safety Conference Covers Critical Safety Issues (Nashville, TN) 2025

October 30, 2025 Vital safety issues covered as aerial contributors honored for industry achievements. Article by Michael Roth The recent aerial safety conference in Nashville, Tenn., put on by the International Powered Access Federation North America and the KHL Group gave out awards for achievement and attention to safety in the aerial industry and presented […]

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Why US Construction Needs to Rethink Working at Height

T.J. Lyons, founder of the “Ladders Last” campaign, has built a reputation as one of the most outspoken advocates for construction safety in the US. And he has a simple central message to construction workers: stay on the ground. Lyons built his profile through roles at Gilbane Building Company and Turner Construction before establishing his […]

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Seeking Synergy in Construction

I was touring a site with Tony, the project manager. An expert in the field, Tony was my go-to guy to help me understand the intricacies of construction. Walking into a large warehouse under construction, we came upon a crew struggling to lay down a zillion yards of concrete. Figure 2: Pouring Concrete on Conventional […]

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Workplace Mental Health at Risk as Key Federal Agency Faces Cuts

Kyle Zimmer spent 25 years with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 478 in Connecticut, for which he started a members’ assistance program, which he says helps workers with “the big three” — mental health, addiction, and suicide prevention. (Mike Gates) *** In Connecticut, construction workers in the Local 478 union who complete addiction […]

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Why I Won’t Stop Learning-A Safety Professional’s Creed: Year-Round Learning and Teaching

I once attended training for fleet drivers who frequently tow trailers. During discussion of attaching the trailer hitch to the truck, the instructor asked if the operators crossed the safety chains under the tongue when connecting. Everyone nodded yes. From the back of the room I asked, “Who knows why we cross the chains?” No […]

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Certified Safety Professional (CSP) accredited by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) , a board-certified Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) accredited by the BCSP and a Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) certified by the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) by exam.

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