National Ladder Safety Month!
National Ladder Safety Month is upon us! Ladders are in use every day at jobsites, and they are one of the most essential pieces of equipment you will find. There […]
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Construction and Nail Gun Safety
Nail guns are used every day on many construction jobs. They boost productivity but also cause tens of thousands of serious injuries each year. Nail gun injuries are common –
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New Rule for Crane Operator Certification
The ongoing revisions to OSHA’s crane operator certification requirements had new developments in recent weeks, with the agency proposing a new rule that reinstates the employer duty to ensure crane
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Respirators and Seal Checks for Safety
Exposure to fumes, dust, silica, asbestos and other toxins are a common occurrence on construction sites. Unchecked, exposure to these toxins can result in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma,
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Winter Weather Safety Measures
Construction workers who have to work through wind and snow during low and freezing temperatures are at risk for a number of hazards that are particular to these winter months.
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Scissor Lift Pocket Failure Draws New Alert
There has been a recent alert concerning a JLG 2632ES Fork Lift Pocket Failure on a Turner project. The JLG scissor was being relocated on the job with a Rough
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Crane Compliance Extended: Hazards Remain
OSHA recently issued a final rule setting November 10, 2018, as the date for employers in the construction industries to comply with a requirement for crane operator certification. The final rule became
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Newest Enforcement of Crystalline Silica Standards
Respirable crystalline silica continues to present an every-day safety hazard for the construction industry. About 2.3 million workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in their workplaces, including 2 million
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Safety Council Reveals Newest Top 10 Violations
At the recent National Safety Council’s Congress & Expo, OSHA revealed its preliminary list of Top 10 violations for Fiscal Year 2017, and while the list remained largely unchanged, there
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Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
There are many causes of poor indoor air quality in the construction industry. Foremost is poor ventilation; other culprits include problems controlling temperature, high or low humidity and construction dust.
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