U.S. Department of Labor - Mon February 04, 2019
OSHA, Turner Construction Establish Strategic Partnership
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Turner Construction Company have established a strategic partnership to promote workplace safety for a building project at UPMC Hamot hospital in Erie, Pa....
SC&RA - Mon January 29, 2018
SC&RA Publicly Releases Qualified Operator Evaluation Forms
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has made publicly available its newly developed Qualified Operator Evaluation Forms for both mobile and tower cranes ahead of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) crane operator evaluation and documentation requirements becoming effective on Feb....
U.S. Department of Labor - Thu January 24, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Publishes New FAQs on Controlling Silica in General Industry
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has posted new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the agency's standard for respirable crystalline silica in general industry....
Minnich Manufacturing - Tue January 22, 2019
Minnich Highlights Concrete Vibration Innovations at World of Concrete 2019
Minnich Manufacturing showcased its latest concrete vibration solutions — the Stinger concrete electric flex shaft vibrator, M-Box high cycle vibration control solution and Auto Vibe paving vibrator monitoring systems — at World of Concrete 2019 in Las Vegas....
Minnich Manufacturing - Mon January 21, 2019
Minnich Dust Collection System Meets OSHA Requirements
The Minnich Manufacturing dust collection system meets the requirements for dowel pin drills found in Table 1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) final respirable crystalline silica standard when used with an appropriate filter....
OSHA - Mon January 14, 2019
OSHA Provides Compliance Assistance Resources to Protect Workers from Falls
OSHA has developed a collection of compliance assistance resources to address falls in the workplace, the leading cause of worker fatalities in the construction industry. OSHA's goal is to promote awareness about common fall hazards in construction, educate job creators and workers on fall prevention and reduce the number of fall-related injuries and fatalities....
Minnich Manufacturing - Thu December 13, 2018
Minnich Machine-Mounted Dowel Pin Drills Maximize Safety
Minnich Manufacturing's A3/A6 machine-mounted drills maximize productivity and safety on patchwork jobs. Featuring up to six drills, these pneumatically powered units can be mounted to an excavator, backhoe or skid-steer loader to form a self-contained and highly mobile drilling solution for full-depth repair....
OSHA - Thu November 29, 2018
OSHA to Increase Awareness of Trenching, Excavation Hazards, Solutions
Working in trenches and excavations can be hazardous, and trench collapses pose great risk to workers. To raise awareness of preventable incidents, compliance assistance specialists with OSHA in the Southeast are conducting outreach to educate employers and employees on the hazards associated with trenching and excavation work....
OSHA - Thu November 08, 2018
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Crane Operator Certification Requirements
OSHA has published a final rule that clarifies certification requirements for crane operators, and maintains the employer's duty to ensure that crane operators can safely operate the equipment. The final rule will maintain safety and health protections for workers while reducing compliance burdens....
NPK - Thu November 01, 2018
NPK Launches Dust Suppression Kits for PH Hammers
In 2016, OHSA introduced a new regulation regarding occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica in construction work (1926.1153). Part xvii specifies acceptable work practices pertaining to heavy equipment used to break silica-containing materials, i.e....
