On Thursday October 18, 2012 from 1:00PM-5:00PM, the Kilgore College Small Business Development Center and the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation will provide a one-day workshop focusing on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new record-keeping inspections. This seminar will… Continue reading →

Heat related injury is a major cause of summer fatality for construction workers. The summer months can be challenging for most construction workers. With daily temperatures reaching 100 degrees or more, the work environment becomes a serious risk for those… Continue reading →

Lack of crane safety, led to a preventable fatality at a New York Construction site. On their official company website, Yonkers Contracting Company is described as a well-established construction organization with technical, financial, and managerial strengths that enable them to… Continue reading →

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ensures the right of workers to a safe workplace. The act requires employers to take the necessary steps to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. To enable that end, the Act… Continue reading →

Exposing workers to electrical hazards was OSHA’s conclusion in their citing Home Depot with over $69,000 in fines and penalties.  It happened at their North Avenue Chicago store. The investigation was started following reports of blocked electrical panels at… Continue reading →