Tag Archives: construction safety training

Silicosis still a problem for construction workers

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Rachel L.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prolonged and persistent exposure to crystalline silica, a basic form of soil, sand, granite, or other materials, can cause silicosis, kidney disease and lung cancer. Silicosis, a fatal disease of the lungs, … Continue reading →

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Safety must become top priority, as construction faces greater OSHA regulation

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Rachel L.

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has been increasing its regulation of the construction industry. Seeking to cut down on work site accidents and injuries, OSHA has launched the Fall Prevention Campaign, to emphasize that falls are preventable. Through planning ahead, … Continue reading →

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Report: World Trade Center construction falls seriously injured workers

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Rachel L.

In a stark reminder of the importance of rigorous and regular safety training, The New York Daily News is reporting that accidents at the World Trade Center construction site in New York City left dozens of workers seriously injured. In … Continue reading →

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Fatal trench collapse underscores need for safety training

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Rachel L.

A 59-year-old Michigan contractor was killed in a recent trench collapse at a work site in Grosse Point Woods, just outside of Detroit. The accident underscores just how dangerous even routine jobs can be, highlighting the importance of ongoing safety … Continue reading →

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Construction workers need ongoing training on “Fatal Four”

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Rachel L.

The construction industry has some of the highest on-the-job fatality rates in the United States, with 796 reported deaths in 2013. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in five private industry worker fatalities were in construction. Most … Continue reading →

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