OSHA - Thu August 09, 2018
OSHA Extends Some Compliance Dates for General Industry Beryllium Standard
OSHA has issued a final rule to extend the compliance date for specific ancillary requirements of the general industry beryllium standard to Dec. 12, 2018. This extension affects provisions for methods of compliance, beryllium work areas, regulated areas, personal protective clothing and equipment, hygiene facilities and practices, housekeeping, communication of hazards and recordkeeping....
Vincent West, CEG, Jason Mueller - Tue August 07, 2018
Choosing the Right Work Boots for Your Job
Choosing the right boot for your job can be tricky, especially with so many makes and models out there. However, having the right footwear so that you feel comfortable and protected while at work can certainly make your workday easier....
MSHA - Mon August 06, 2018
MSHA to Hold Public Stakeholder Meetings on Reducing Mine Accidents Involving Mobile Equipment and Belt Conveyors
MSHA will hold six public stakeholder meetings and a webinar on the Agency's Request for Information (RFI) on Safety Improvement Technologies for Mobile Equipment at Surface Mines, and for Belt Conveyors at Surface and Underground Mines....
OSHA - Fri August 03, 2018
OSHA Announces $10.5M in Funding for Susan Harwood Training Grants to Support Worker Safety, Health
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration will publish in tomorrow's Federal Register three Susan Harwood Training Grants funding opportunity announcements for Targeted Topic Training Grants, Training and Educational Materials Development Grants, and Capacity Building Grants....
AGC - Wed August 01, 2018
Nevada AGC Members Raise Funds to Help Local Family
Members of the Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America have raised nearly $15,000 to help a local family afford a life-saving therapy dog for their daughter. Ellie Davis was diagnosed with Refractory Epilepsy when she was four months old....
Emily Buenzle - Tue July 31, 2018
Construction Site Safety: The 'Bear' Facts Infographic
Any construction site has a plethora of common risks and safety hazards that workers must be aware of on a daily basis. Some construction sites, however, have more uncommon, and perhaps more dangerous, risks....
ECA - Fri July 27, 2018
ECA, ECA Canada Earn ADSC Safety Awards
Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) and ECA Canada, leading distributors of foundation construction equipment, have earned safety awards from the Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors (ADSC). The awards were presented at the association's Summer Meeting, which was held from July 9 to 12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado....
OSHA - Wed July 18, 2018
U.S. DOL Seeks Comments on Proposed Railroad Construction Equipment in Cranes, Derricks Construction Standard
Pursuant to a settlement agreement from September 2014 between OSHA and the Association of American Railroads (AAR), OSHA published a proposed rule regarding railroad construction equipment provisions in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard....
Emily Buenzle - Tue July 17, 2018
State Steps Up to Raise Opioid Awareness
With the opioid crisis hitting the construction industry hard, one state has begun to strike back. The week of July 22 has been designated as "Construction Opioid Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania via House Resolution 981....
Emily Buenzle - Mon July 16, 2018
TxDOT Partners With Jensen Ackles to Prevent Distracted Driving
Supernatural star Jensen Ackles recently partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to help prevent distracted driving. The Texas native is featured in a PSA for TxDOT's "Heads Up, Texas" campaign, where he discusses the dangers of driving distracted, as well as the state's new law, which states that it is now illegal to read, write or text while behind the wheel, The News Wheel reported....
