Emily Buenzle - Mon October 23, 2017
Infographic: Staying Safe on Trenching, Excavation Jobs
According to OSHA, two workers die each month due to trench collapses.
Take a look at the infographic below to find out how OSHA says you can keep workers safe during excavation work.
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Megan Wild - Mon October 23, 2017
Supporting Trade Programs: How Companies Can Help
Labor in the construction industry is still an issue. Even though the sector is growing, the shortage of workers – especially skilled workers – continues to cause significant problems. The U.S....
Wed October 18, 2017
In-Vehicle Warnings Show Promise for Improving Work-Zone Safety
Work zones can be dangerous for both drivers and the work crew—but University of Minnesota researchers are working on innovative ways to lessen these risks and lower the rate of work-zone crashes....
Fri October 13, 2017
OSHA's Latest Education and Training Alliance to Focus on Colorado Construction Workers
OSHA and the Western Colorado Contractors Association (WCCA) have signed an alliance to provide the western Colorado's construction industry with information, guidance, and access to training resources....
The Associated Press - Fri October 13, 2017
Concrete Slab Falls, Killing Construction Worker
OSHA is investigating the death of a construction worker who police say was killed when a concrete panel fell on him from an aerial lift in Cleveland. The worker has been identified as 56-year-old Joseph Matulis, of Akron, Ohio....
Wed October 11, 2017
Post-Harvey, OSHA Resumes Regular Enforcement in Texas, Louisiana
On Oct. 10, OSHA, which had ceased most programmed enforcement actions following Hurricane Harvey, resumed normal enforcement throughout Texas and Louisiana. Following Hurricane Harvey, OSHA provided compliance assistance and outreach to employers and workers in a number of counties and parishes in Texas and Louisiana....
Emily Buenzle - Thu October 05, 2017
PPE Design Shifts to Accommodate Women in Construction
More and more women are choosing careers in the construction industry, and because of this, experts are looking for ways to help bolster their safety on the job. One key area that is being evaluated is the size and fit of PPE, which has not been traditionally designed for the female workforce, Safety+Health reported....
Thu September 28, 2017
OSHA Awards $10.5M in Safety, Health Training Grants to 80 Nonprofits
OSHA has awarded $10.5 million in one-year federal safety and health training grants to 80 nonprofit organizations nationwide. The funding through the Susan Harwood Training Grants Program will provide education and training to help businesses and workers address workplace hazards and adopt best practices for avoiding workplace injuries....
Emily Buenzle - Fri September 22, 2017
OSHA's Silica Rule Compliance Deadline Looms — Is Your Company Ready?
Reminder: OSHA will begin enforcement on its crystalline silica standard Saturday, Sept. 23. The agency said it plans to offer compliance assistance in the first 30 days to employers who are making a "good faith effort" to comply with the new rule, with a particular emphasis on helping employers use the new Table 1 way of measuring exposure levels....
Mon September 18, 2017
ARTBA: FHWA Decision on Highway Safety Equipment Cost Recovery to Improve Safety, Promote Innovation
A Sept. 8 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) decision will improve safety for workers and motorists, and encourage competition and innovation in both the public and private sectors by allowing funding for new classes of construction and safety equipment, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) said....
