Eliminating the Fatal Four
Back in October 2016, OSHA released a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year. The...
Tips for Safer Construction Sites
In April, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America published a study performed on fatality reports between 2010 and 2012. The study’s purpose is...
Advanced Fire Safety for Amusement Park Construction
To fully
engage guests, amusement parks such as Universal Studios create multi-million-dollar
immersive theme attractions in buildings that may be up to 60 feet high with
multiple...
The Right Extension
In 2008, the CPSC estimated that more than 500,000 people were injured while using a ladder or stepstool. In 2010, the estimate rose to...
New Rules Support Small Firms
The U.S. Department of Labor has updated its penalty guidelines to support small businesses and eliminate workplace hazards. This new guidance on penalty and...
OSHA and the Roofing Industry: Fall Protection
Complying with applicable OSHA standards for safety
By Michael Rubin, CSP and Kelly O’Connor
The duty to have fall protection in construction (OSHA section 1926.501) regularly...
The Heat Is On
According to reports by the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), almost half of heat-related deaths occur on a worker’s very first day on...
There's a Chill in the Air
The Weather Channel showcased the blizzard that struck North Dakota in early December. Near-zero visibility, drifted snow blocking roads, and snow plows fueled and...
Optimize Safety
In the commercial construction industry, accidents like slips, trips, and falls have increased by a small, but not insignificant, amount over the last couple...
Safety Program
In the business of improving infrastructure, work occurs in high-risk environments where fall hazards are common. In fact, falls have been the leading cause...