Safety + Health – Falls account for the greatest number of workplace fatalities in the country and, as a result, fall protection plans are a must. While most organizations take steps […]
Safety Reminder: Scaffolding
Safety + Health Magazine – As winter fades, the increasingly good weather indicates the beginning of the prime construction season. From home improvement to commercial construction, everyone is expected to ramp up […]
Shoulder Injuries: Avoiding Lasting Damage
Safety + Health Magazine – Shoulder injuries are some of the most common work related injuries across the country. While easy to ignore, a simple ache in the shoulder can be […]
Taking a Break
Richard Hawk, Safety + Health Magazine – “Think of it as sharpening your mental ax” Breaks are an essential aspect of the job, but they are rarely encouraged by our […]
Roofing Fatality
Safety + Health Magazine – A fatality occurred last June when a worker fell 45 feet from a Philadelphia church roof while working on repairs. During the OSHA investigation, the […]
New World of Worker Safety
Safety + Health Magazine – On December 17th, the Department of Labor and the Department of Justice reached an agreement to launch a “new world of worker safety by holding […]
Crane Collapses in Lower Manhattan
New York – A crane collapsed onto a Lower Manhattan street early Friday morning, causing damage to the surrounding buildings, crushing cars, seriously injuring two people and killing one. According […]
Tacoma Sick Leave
“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 […]
Trenching and Technology
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 […]
Prohibiting Coercion
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 […]