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
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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.
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
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
How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. OSHA 5 top offenders are repeats from the year before, and the year before that. … about How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
Getting on the Same Page as your Building Inspector
Building inspectors and contractors share the same target: to complete a build safely and efficiently so that they can satisfy the homeowner. While there has historically been a disconnect between the two parties, there’s a … about Getting on the Same Page as your Building Inspector
Causes and Prevention of Cancer in the Construction Industry
Workers in the construction industry develop certain types of cancer at higher rates than the general population. While the word “cancer” creates a visceral response of fear in anyone who hears it, there are ways … about Causes and Prevention of Cancer in the Construction Industry
Risks and Liabilities of Workplace Violence
The term “going postal” became a morbid joke throughout the end of the 20th century. You don’t hear it used much anymore. Media coverage of mass shootings reaches saturation levels within 24 hours of an … about Risks and Liabilities of Workplace Violence
Silica Dust Rule
If you’re in the dark about what the new silica-dust rule means for you, you’re not alone. The new standard is by far one of OSHA’s most comprehensive and complex health and safety regulations to … about Silica Dust Rule
A Safety Stand Down with Caddell Construction
The week prior to OSHA’s National Safety Stand Down is Caddell Construction Safety Week––and as you can expect, it’s extremely thorough. The Procore team got a chance to catch up with a few members of … about A Safety Stand Down with Caddell Construction
