Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Tue December 16, 2025
Staying Ahead of OSHA's Top 10
At the National Safety Council's 2025 Safety Congress and Expo in September, OSHA unveiled its top 10 most frequently cited standards. Eric Harbin, OSHA regional administrator, revealed that for the 15th year, fall protection holds its place at the top of the list....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon November 17, 2025
If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
This summer, OSHA proposed revising or removing existing safety standards that have a direct impact on transportation construction contractors. Three such rules affecting road and bridge construction are among several the agency is presenting in efforts to either revise obsolete measures or scale back or withdraw certain long-standing obligations for businesses....
Associated Builders and Contractors - Wed July 16, 2025
Contractor to Congress: ABC Safety System Demonstrates Cultural Transformation in Construction
Kevin Sell, senior manager of corporate development of Kwest Group, testified on behalf of Associated Builders and Contractors before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on the role that programs like ABC's STEP Health and Safety Management System play in creating meaningful pathways between the construction industry and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration....
Mano Engineering - Tue March 25, 2025
Mano Engineering Offers ROPS, FOPS Re-Certification
In industries where heavy equipment is essential, safety remains the top priority. Mano Engineering, in collaboration with Hurst and Henrichs MN Ltd. Structural Engineers, is at the forefront of ensuring the protection of machine operators through its Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) and Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) re-certification services....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu January 09, 2025
Researchers Hope to Create Active Roles for All in Construction Safety Policy
At last year's national stand-down to prevent falls in construction, OSHA's assistant secretary said citations alone won't change the culture around construction. Doug Parker believes everyone in the industry is responsible for sustaining a strong health and safety culture....
Mycentraloregon.com - Wed January 08, 2025
Two-Day Construction Safety Summit Planned in Bend, Oregon
A two-day training conference in central Oregon will offer training opportunities for workers in the residential, commercial and industrial construction industries to increase their protection from safety and health hazards, according to mycentraloregon.com....
Common Ground Alliance - Tue December 10, 2024
Trench-Related Fatalities Decrease: Common Ground Alliance Celebrates Progress, Commitment to Safe Digging
Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, applauded the recent decline in trench-related fatalities highlighted by OSHA's preliminary data....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Sun December 01, 2024
OSHA Puts PPE for Women, Hard Hats On Its Radar
Employers have an obligation to protect their employees and that includes providing properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE). Well-fitted gear is essential for all workers but especially women as more choose construction as a long-term career field....
Cisco Sarmiento, NAXSA - Tue July 02, 2024
Five Tips for Working in Excavations, Trenches
Excavation and trenches are frequently a part of construction and infrastructure projects. While trenching work is necessary in laying the foundation for utilities, pipelines and other projects, they also pose significant safety risks if not managed properly....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu May 02, 2024
Make Eliminating Jobsite Distractions Company Safety Goal
Heavy equipment operation requires a clear mind and sharp vision. Distractions from electronic devices, fatigue or ground activity can put the operator, the employer and the project at risk. Marking Distracted Driving Month in April, OSHA urged contractors to have a play to prevent operator distraction while driving machinery on the job....
