Heat-related illnesses and deaths are a reality that affect many employees in the construction workplace. According the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 2,630 workers suffered from heat illness in 2014, while 18 died from heat… Continue reading →

Pennsylvania-based stucco contractor, B.C. Stucco and Stone, was recently cited for four citations related to employee exposure to scaffolding dangers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the most recent citations, issued May… Continue reading →

Silicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, a mineral that is part of sand, rock, and mineral ores such as quartz. These microscopic bits can cause scarring in the lungs which leads to many… Continue reading →

A Regional Emphasis Program (REP) was initiated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in Region 7 to target Midwest manufacturers in regards to illnesses and injuries. The program was announced on January 25, 2016 and pertains to the… Continue reading →

Texas Construction is booming and has been for many years. While the state receives an economic boost, however, workers are more and more being abused and neglected. The construction industry in Texas can provide means for many workers to have… Continue reading →

The World Health Organization, on February 1, 2016, issued a statement declaring Zika virus to be a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” Epidemiologists are predicting upwards of three millions to four millions individuals could be infected with the disease… Continue reading →

Lack of Safety Training and fall protection safety gear were cited by Federal regulators as the prime cause in a fall-related death involving a Nebraska contractor. The contractor has proposed a $36,000 fine against the firm.

OSHA investigators concluded that… Continue reading →

Pennsylvania company Susquehanna Supply Company of Williamsport, PA has been fined $140,000 after investigations into a July, 2015 trench collapse that killed an employee. The company, a severe violator by OSHA declaration was cited for willful violations during a repair… Continue reading →

For the first time in 25 years, OSHA fines for safety violations will increase thanks to a scarcely-noticed provision in a recent budget bill signed by President Obama. The move comes in a consideration the rate of inflation since 1990,… Continue reading →

OSHA safety training helps protect workers and their families from tragic accidents. Each year, thousands of managers and employees enroll in an OSHA online education course and learn how to spot, remove, and safeguard against workplace hazards. OSHA training is… Continue reading →