Tue December 26, 2017
OSHA's Safe + Sound Week 2018 to be Held Aug. 13 to 19
OSHA is pleased to announce the date for the 2018 Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 13-19. The second annual Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the value of workplace safety and health programs....
Tue December 26, 2017
New and Revised OSHA Fact Sheets on Silica Now Available
OSHA has released more than a dozen fact sheets that provide guidance on the respirable crystalline silica standard for construction. One fact sheet is an overview of the silica standard. The other fact sheets provide employers with information on how to fully and properly implement controls, work practices, and if needed, respiratory protection for each of the 18 tasks listed in Table 1 — Specified Exposure Control Methods under the standard....
Thu December 21, 2017
OSHA on Workplace Fatalities: 'America's Workers Deserve Better'
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of 2016 Fatal Occupational Injuries reports there were 5,190 workplace fatalities in 2016, a 7-percent increase from 2015. The fatal injury rate also increased from 3.4 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers in 2015 to 3.6 in 2016....
Mon December 18, 2017
Crane Industry Services Announces Simple Operator Evaluation, Documentation Process
To assist employers in evaluating and documenting crane operator competency, Crane Industry Services, LLC has introduced a new and efficient process called Qualified Crane Operator Evaluations (QCOE). The process gives employers valuable insights not available in certification testing by identifying specific operator strengths and skills that need to be improved....
Mon December 18, 2017
OSHA Accepting Electronically Submitted Injury, Illness Reports Through Dec. 31
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will continue accepting 2016 OSHA Form 300A data through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) until midnight on Dec....
Fri December 15, 2017
OSHA, National Association of Women in Construction Renew Alliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) recently renewed their alliance to continue promoting safe and healthful working conditions for female construction workers....
Emily Buenzle - Wed December 13, 2017
OSHA Reveals Top Ten Safety Violations for 2017
No matter what part of the industry you work in, safety should always be the number-one priority. OSHA's recently published list of most-cited safety violations for 2017 provides key areas for you and your crew to pay special attention to moving into the new year....
Emily Buenzle - Wed November 29, 2017
Infographic: Is Your Crew Ready for Winter Weather?
Cold weather brings a unique set of safety hazards to the worksite, but these tips from OSHA are certain to help ensure your crew is prepared for the winter chill.
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The Associated Press - Tue November 28, 2017
Four in Five Illinois Debris Sites Found to Be High in Toxins
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Four in five Illinois quarries that backfill with concrete and other demolition waste show higher-than-acceptable levels of toxins, according to state sampling results obtained by The Associated Press....
Wed November 22, 2017
OSHA Extends Compliance Date for Electronically Submitting Injury, Illness Reports
To allow affected employers additional time to become familiar with a new electronic reporting system launched on Aug. 1, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extended the date by which employers must electronically report injury and illness data through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) to Dec....
