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Drilling and Crystalline Silica Safety Measures
Although OSHA has delayed enforcing the crystalline silica standard in the construction industry, this hazard remains an important safety measure for worksites. Originally scheduled to ...
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Ladder Safety and Fall Protection
Ladders are one of the most common tools in the construction industry – and also result in thousands of injuries every year. OSHA counts this ...
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The Hazards of Combustible Dust
Combustible dusts are fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in air in certain conditions. A dust explosion can be catastrophic and cause ...
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Crane Safety for Construction Sites
Moving large, heavy loads is a fundamental activity on most construction sites. There are significant safety issues to be considered, both for the operators of ...
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Safety Measures for Demolition Projects
Demolition is often referred to as construction in reverse and presents specific safety hazards for construction workers. Razing or dismantling any structure can involve hidden ...
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Wear and Tear: Safety Equipment Maintenance
Too often the safety violations that result in accidents are not only because of lack of equipment or proper training, but the poor maintenance of ...
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New Developments in Anti-Retaliation Programs
Earlier this year, OSHA issued new revisions to its whistleblowing recommendations, including a name change to Anti-Retaliation. The purpose and the intent of the new ...
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Little Change in OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations
Every year, OSHA releases a list of the most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year. Almost every year, fall protection tops ...
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New Data Underscores Importance of Lockout/Tagout
OSHA recently released information that conservatively puts worker amputation of fingers, hands, toes and other body parts at approximately seven per day in the United ...
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Blasting and Beryllium: New Standards for Safety
Beryllium, a metal that is stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, has been an essential component in many construction projects, however it poses specific ...
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Winter Weather: Keeping Workers Safe in the Cold
As the mercury dips during cold winter months, construction workers can face serious health risks including hypothermia and frostbite. Prolonged exposure to freezing or cold ...
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Recordkeeping: Updates and Obligations
OSHA’s recent final rule for employers to make and maintain an accurate record of each injury and illness becomes effective January 18th, 2017. OSHA’s longstanding ...
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