Safety technology and best practices for general construction site safety have come a long way in recent years. However, by the numbers, construction still remains one of the most dangerous professions there is.
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Four OSHA Tips for a Successful Safety Stand-Down
Safety stand-down practices are often overlooked on jobsites, which can lead to injuries and work disruptions. See OSHA's best practice tips.
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines for Construction
In an effort to promote safe and healthy workplace as businesses across the country are reopening, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its recommendations to help construction workers and employers avoid exposure … about OSHA Releases COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines for Construction
OSHA Takes Flight With Drone Use
Until recently OSHA visits have come mostly in the form of on-the-ground safety inspections, but late last year the agency began conducting jobsite inspections using camera-equipped aerial drones, raising some privacy concerns in the industry.
OSHA’s Final Crane Rule: What You Need to Know
The new rule changes the certification categories for crane operations and removes the requirement that operators be certified for a specific crane lifting capacity.
Fall Protection Tops OSHA’s List of Top 10 Most Cited Violations
There’s a good reason for this lack of tolerance. Nearly 4,600 people die each year doing their jobs, and some three million are injured. The number one killer—falls.
OSHA Moves to Finalize Changes to Crane Operator Certification
OSHA’s long-awaited proposed rule to clarify crane operator requirements comes nearly eight years after the agency’s attempts at certification began with the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard. The rule mandated that crane operators become … about OSHA Moves to Finalize Changes to Crane Operator Certification
When a Safety Program Just Isn’t Enough: Why Culture Matters
Don't put safety on the back burner. Keeping employees safe on the job and building a culture of safety pays off in the health, wellness, happiness, retention, and attainment of workers.
Scaffold Citations Stack Up in OSHA’s Enforcement Efforts
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. For any employer, this list is a good starting point when doing their own safety … about Scaffold Citations Stack Up in OSHA’s Enforcement Efforts
Breathe Easier by Not Violating OSHA’s Fourth Most Cited Standard
OSHA's accident search results pages reveal respiratory damage on the job are not isolated incidents, and people develop their injuries over the long term. For example, consider the case of a 55-year-old man working as … about Breathe Easier by Not Violating OSHA’s Fourth Most Cited Standard
