Mon April 23, 2018
Construction Safety: Deadly Serious
In 2016, there were 991 fatal injuries in the U.S. construction industry — equating to one in five of all worker deaths in the country. The leading causes of deaths were falls, followed by being hit by an object, electrocution and getting caught, crushed or struck by collapsing structure, materials or equipment....
Mon March 05, 2018
OSHA Will Enforce Beryllium Standard Starting in May
OSHA announced recently that it will start enforcement of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general, construction and shipyard industries on May 11, 2018. This timeframe will ensure that stakeholders are aware of their obligations, and that OSHA provides consistent instructions to its inspectors....
Thu March 01, 2018
NCCCO Introduces 'It's Not Worth the Wait' Program
Federal OSHA may have delayed its crane operator certification requirement for another year, but that's no reason not to pursue training and certification. That's the stark message from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), the nation's leader in accredited certification for crane operators and other personnel who work with and around cranes, in two publications the organization has just released....
Wed February 28, 2018
New Dust Collection Systems Help Industry Stay in Compliance With OSHA's Silica Rule
On Sept. 23, 2017, OSHA began enforcing its Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard in the construction industry. As industry professionals work to comply with the rule, many companies have rolled out new and updated products to help keep dust levels down and workers safe, including these:Retrofit Dust Suppression Spray KitThis kit from Atlas Copco is made for handheld tools, and can be attached to the company's handheld breaker, rivet buster or chipping hammer....
Wed February 28, 2018
Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment Introduces Retrofit Dust Suppression Spray Kit
Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique (CP) has introduced an OSHA-compliant dust suppression spray kit to the marketplace. The 36-in. retrofit kit can be attached to any size CP tool, including handheld breakers, rivet busters and chipping hammers....
Thu January 18, 2018
OSHA, Local Agencies Team Up to Promote Workplace Safety
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Connecticut Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Division (CONN-OSHA), New Haven Building Trades and Dimeo Construction Company, have established a strategic partnership to promote workplace safety and health, and educate employees on construction hazards during construction of a new science building in New Haven....
Tue January 02, 2018
OSHA Urges Workers Engaged In Snow Removal to Be Aware of Potential Hazards
With record snowfalls in Pennsylvania and Western New York, along with frigid temperatures in the Northeast and Midwest, OSHA is urging all those involved in snow removal and cleanup to take precautions and focus on safety....
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....
