Construction Safety


Massachusetts Contractor’s License Revoked for Repeated Safety Violations

Massachusetts Contractor’s License Revoked for Repeated Safety Violations

William Trahant also failed to pay more than $300,000 in penalties.

Illinois Contractor Faces $278,452 in Penalties for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

Illinois Contractor Faces $278,452 in Penalties for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

Miller Building Systems and related companies have been cited 20 over the past decade.

Ohio Roofing Contractor Settles with DOL, Agrees to Pay $730,000 and Enhance Safety Measures

Ohio Roofing Contractor Settles with DOL, Agrees to Pay $730,000 and Enhance Safety Measures

Charm Builders Ltd. has been the subject of repeated violations of workplace safety standards, particularly fall hazards, since 2009.

NYT Report Uncovers Underage Migrant Workers Working in U.S. Roofing Industry

NYT Report Uncovers Underage Migrant Workers Working in U.S. Roofing Industry

Children as young as 10 years old are frequently illegally employed by roofing companies.

OSHA Fines Houston Contractors Following Fatal Roof Collapse at High School

OSHA Fines Houston Contractors Following Fatal Roof Collapse at High School

ICI Construction Inc. and Emanuel Enterprises face combined proposed penalties of $315,643.

OSHA Fines Illinois Construction Company for Sixth Time Since 2019

OSHA Fines Illinois Construction Company for Sixth Time Since 2019

R&R Construction Services Inc. faces $275,869 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Renews Partnership with FCC, Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association

OSHA Renews Partnership with FCC, Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association

The partnership will continue working to improve safety for communications tower erection workers for the next five years.

Minnesota Contractor Faces $1.8 Million in OSHA Fines

Minnesota Contractor Faces $1.8 Million in OSHA Fines

Wagner Construction Inc. repeatedly exposed workers to trenching hazards.



Massachusetts Concrete Contractor Fined $200,905 for OSHA Violations

Massachusetts Concrete Contractor Fined $200,905 for OSHA Violations

The investigation was sparked by a tragic incident resulting in a worker’s death.

OSHA, NCCCO and NCCCO Foundation Join Forces to Enhance Crane Operator Safety

OSHA, NCCCO and NCCCO Foundation Join Forces to Enhance Crane Operator Safety

The two-year agreement focuses on four of the biggest workplace issues in construction.

ASSP Updates Safety Standard for Communication Structures

ASSP Updates Safety Standard for Communication Structures

The new standard becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2024.

Benefits of Two-Way Radios for Construction Job Sites

Benefits of Two-Way Radios for Construction Job Sites

Construction crews need to be able to communicate instantly, and on a job site, the best way to instantly communicate is through two-way radios.

Evolving Helmet Safety for the Most At Risk Profession

Evolving Helmet Safety for the Most At Risk Profession

PPE for Construction Jobsites needs to incorporate new innovations in order to address all causes of traumatic brain injuries.

Navigating Construction Site Safety in the Era of Extreme Weather

Navigating Construction Site Safety in the Era of Extreme Weather

The evolving climate landscape presents new challenges for construction sites, making it crucial to reevaluate existing safety protocols.

Wisconsin Contractor Fined for Fall Hazards, Repeated Violations

Wisconsin Contractor Fined for Fall Hazards, Repeated Violations

Brookens Construction faces hefty penalties after another OSHA inspection.

Federal Judge Bans Construction Owner from Colorado Mine Over Lack of Safety Training

Federal Judge Bans Construction Owner from Colorado Mine Over Lack of Safety Training

The judgment follows several near-misses and a reported employee injury at the worksite.

OSHA Cites New York City Contractor with Violations After Two Deaths at JFK Airport

OSHA Cites New York City Contractor with Violations After Two Deaths at JFK Airport

The Bronx-based company now faces $59,153 in penalties.

Breaking the Mental Health Stigma in Construction

Breaking the Mental Health Stigma in Construction

While there is a mental health crisis occurring both nationally and within the construction industry, the stigma around mental health in construction remains inordinately high.

New Jersey Contractor Faces OSHA Penalties for Safety Violations

New Jersey Contractor Faces OSHA Penalties for Safety Violations

The company was cited for exposing workers to fall and struck-by hazards.

Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health Meets on October 19

The public is invited to participate in the virtual meeting, which will cover best practices and regulatory updates.

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