New Confined Space Standard
In 2015, the construction industry saw the establishment of a new standard to cover confined spaces. The Confined Space Standard, similar to other construction industry standards, covers employers whose employees are subject to confided space…
The Importance of Roofer Safety Training
It is no surprise that falls are leading cause of work-related injuries and fatalities among roofers. In order to prevent accidents, fall protection training is essential for all roofers. Without such training, there is a much higher risk of…
Department of Justice Partnering With OSHA!
In an effort to more effectively prosecute and deter crimes that expose workers to death and health issues. The Department of Justice, Department of Labor Wage Division, U.S. Attorney's office, MSHA, and OSHA will all work together to launch…
What Makes a Quality Workplace Safety Manager?
The job of a workplace safety manager is a difficult one. And it doesn’t show any signs of getting easier. Corporate consolidation and increasing safety regulations mean there are more employees and rules to manage. These men and women also…
Dangers of Elevator Maintenance and Installation
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, every year up to 30 people are killed in elevator accidents. In almost all cases, these injuries involve a construction or maintenance worker who is performing elevator maintenance…
The Importance of Establishing a Respiratory Protection Program
In a field like construction, protecting the respiratory health of yourself and your employees is of the utmost importance. Whether a worker is using hand tools, power tools, particulate materials or a variety of industrial sprays, potential…
MSDs: Common, Costly and Preventable
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the single largest category of workplace injuries in the United States. These disorders are responsible for almost 30 percent of all worker’s compensation costs. U.S. companies spend approximately $50 billion…
Why Safety is a State of Mind
When it comes to safety in the workplace, the state of mind of employees can go a long way toward ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
Keeping employees safe involves things like providing adequate safety training, making sure personal…
Increase in Construction Deaths Proves there isn’t Always Safety in Numbers
An increase in construction deaths is being blamed on the number of new and inexperienced workers in the industry. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says that new safety measures are necessary to address this increase.
AGC…
