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  “The Ordinance is intended to allow employees to care for themselves and family members, making Tacoma a healthier, more secure, and more productive community”. Tacoma, WA – The City of […]

Safety + Health Magazine –  Technology has always played a dramatic role in construction and safety. As technology becomes more mobile, and the app industry continues to boom, the applications […]

Safety + Health Magazine – On November 30th, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued its final rule on prohibiting the coercion of truck drivers. The new legislation allows FMCSA […]

OSHA – Earlier this year, OSHA published an updated guide on trenching and excavation with an additional section on the employer bidding process. “Before preparing a bid, employers should know as […]

  Safety + Health Magazine –  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections, one quarter of all workers will be 55 or older by […]

Safety+Health Magazine – As 2016 rolls in, there are several OSHA developments to expect. This regulatory agenda is not binding, and OSHA usually deviates from the plan as new information flows into […]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics conducted a survey on worksite accidents and injuries earlier this year and found 84 percent of all workers who suffered from head injuries were not […]

Safety+Health Magazine – A daily, pre-task safety meeting is an essential feature at every job site. They help inform workers of the project’s schedule, the work hazards and the daily goal. […]

Safety & Health Magazine – According to a report by the Center of Construction Research and Training, worker fatalities in the construction industry have increased 16% since 2011. Research shows the […]

OSHA – On December 3rd, a metal fabrication company was cited for 15 serious safety and health violations for exposing workers to more than 6 times the permissible exposure limit of […]