OSHA Updates Steel Erection Standard to Improve Fall Protection
The construction industry is forced to deal with a number of worker safety hazards, but none more severe than that posed by falling. More construction workers are killed by falls than any by any other...
View ArticleCold Weather Protection for Field Workers
With colder weather on the horizon in many states, and with some northern climates already in the grip of temperatures bordering on uncomfortable, it is once again time to consider the ergonomic and...
View ArticleOSHA Provides New Interpretation Regarding Highway Construction Apparel
Not all construction takes place within the relatively safe confines of a building job site. Some of the most dangerous construction jobs are found on America’s highways, where speeding cars, the dark...
View ArticleOSHA and Silica Control
Recently OSHA published a 72 paged guide on controlling silica exposures on construction worksites. This guide breaks down several aspects of dust control, from the best control measures to...
View ArticleFall Protection Equipment Options for the Construction Industry
Although the revised fall prevention guidelines issued by OSHA with regards to steel erection and the construction of new buildings are of course helpful, when creating a full fall protection program,...
View ArticleTop 10 OSHA Standard Violations 2009
When viewed from the inside over a long period of time, it can be difficult for risk managers to remain objective about evaluating new hazards that may have presented themselves in the workplace, or to...
View ArticleSound Protection Tips For Noisy Worksites
Of all the hazards faced by workers on the job, one of the most insidious is noise pollution. Damage to an employee’s hearing can be so gradual that by the time it has been detected, either by a...
View ArticleOSHA Releases Regulatory Priorities for 2010 – Part 2
Continuing our examination of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) Fall 2009 Regulatory Priorities, we now turn our attention to several of the more targeted initiatives that the...
View ArticleOSHA Revisiting Cranes and Derricks
When OSHA released their agenda, issuing a final rule on Cranes and Derricks was listed as one of their top priorities. Since the proposal was issued in October of 08, this is a good time to revisit...
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ASSE Announces Voluntary Roadwork Safety Standards
While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may regulate certain aspects of the construction industry which relate to road and highway work, the absence of a blanket standard that...
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