Construction Industry Safety and Health - Articles - Page 54

OSHA cites roofing contractor after employee's fatal fall

January 8, 2019

OSHA has cited Franklin County Construction LLC – based in New Haven, Missouri – after an employee suffered fatal fall injuries when a roof truss collapsed. The employee was part of a crew installing prefabricated roof trusses onto a commercial building under construction in Bowling Green, Missouri.

2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA eye protection standard

OSHA’s Eye and Face Protection standard was the tenth most-frequently cited agency standard in FY 2018.

January 4, 2019

OSHA requires employers to ensure the safety of all employees in the work environment. Eye and face protection must be provided whenever necessary to protect against chemical, environmental, radiological or mechanical irritants and hazards.

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NORA gains momentum into 2019

Dr. John Howard

January 4, 2019

It’s a new year, and in many ways a fresh start; but not for the NORA (National Occupational Research Agenda) councils that continue to build on the efforts of the past two years. The ten sector councils from the second decade of NORA carried forward their work to improve occupational safety and health in industry sectors.

No fall protection for roofers: company cited

January 3, 2019

OSHA has cited roofing company Aspen Contracting Inc. – based in Lee’s Summit, Missouri – and subcontractor J Cuellar LLC – based in West Bend, Wisconsin – for exposing employees to dangerous fall hazards at a Fountain, Colorado construction site. The companies face proposed penalties totaling $147, 998.

2019 Top Standards- Critical OSHA Standards

OSHA confined space construction standard

OSHA 1926.1201 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction: Confined Spaces in Construction

January 3, 2019

Any entity doing construction work, such as building a new structure or upgrading an old one, must follow the construction confined space rule. Because the new rule applies to all employers who perform construction activities in a confined space, safety managers in all industries should become familiar with the standard.

BLS: Fatal falls up, workplace violence fatalities down

December 19, 2018

Statistics released yesterday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed that workplace fatalities declined by less than one percent in 2017. The BLS’ 2017 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries noted that 5,147 fatal injuries were reported last year, as compared to 5,190 in 2016. The fatality rate among full-time workers was also down slightly.

Educational opportunities galore at WOC

December 18, 2018

Changes in technology and infrastructure have opened up new pathways for opportunities. The 2019 World of Concrete Education Program offers 187 sessions providing training and certification, safety, leadership and construction fundamentals and more—all vital to your growth and profitability.

World of Concrete International Pavilions

December 18, 2018

World of Concrete will have pavilions at two upcoming shows in Canada. The World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion will be at the Buildings Show, November 28-30, 2018 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. The Buildings Show provides an unforgettable experience as Canada’s largest event for products, services, educational programming and professional networking for the Design, Architecture, Construction, Renovation and Real Estate sectors.

Fla. contractor repeatedly exposed employees to fall hazards

December 17, 2018

Being cited four times in the past five years for fall hazards apparently did not cause a Florida roofing contractor to change its workplace safety practices. In its most recent interaction with OSHA, Turnkey Construction Planners Inc. was cited for failing to provide fall protection to its workers. The Melbourne-based company faces $199,184 in penalties.