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 […]
An Aging Workforce
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 […]
OSHA’s Regulatory Agenda For 2016
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 […]
Neglecting the Hard Hat
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 […]
Improving Safety Meetings
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. […]
Steps to Improve Safety
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 […]
Dust Exposure Citation
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 […]
Infrastructure Funding
On Friday, December 4th, President Obama signed a five-year, $305 billion highway bill funding national road work and transit development, in a sweeping move to improve the aging national infrastructure. The […]
Increasing Fines
National Safety and Health – With the new federal budget signed into law, OSHA fines will increase for the first time in 25 years. OSHA was previously restricted from raising penalties […]
OSHA’s Top 10 for 2015
OSHA – OSHA has compiled its annual list of the Top 10 most frequently cited violations for fiscal year 2015. This year, OSHA broke down the violations into standard specific categories, […]