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Companies must stay aware of OSHA rule changes
OSHA issues updates to its industry-defining rules periodically. Here are two recent changes to take note of. Complying with the rules and regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is essential for companies of all industries, sizes and descriptions. … Continue reading
Posted in OSHA, Workplace Health and Safety
Tagged OSHA, osha construction, osha general, Safety Training
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California targets roofers in newest safety initiative
According to the Central Valley Business Times (CVBT), a new initiative has been started by OSHA and the state of California. This safety awareness campaign, also supported by the California Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF), is targeting workers in the roofing … Continue reading
Silicosis still a problem for construction workers
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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Tagged Air Monitoring, construction safety training, construction training, OSHA, osha construction, PPE
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Safety must become top priority, as construction faces greater OSHA regulation
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
Construction workers need ongoing training on “Fatal Four”
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
