Because construction was specifically excluded from following the general industry confined space standard, OSHA would have to cite concerns in the construction industry under several different areas.
The construction industry continues to be the most dangerous in which to work in America.
TAV Holdings Inc. faces $112,212 in proposed penalties.
Episode 85
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a new partnership between NIOSH and ASA to protect temporary workers, new data on the latest decline in life expectancy and research that shows heat-related injuries might be significantly underreported.
A restitution is ordered for a family of a worker killed in a Granby Trench collapse.
Episode 80
While there seems to be a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, we may see the impact of the pandemic on worker safety for months, or years, to come. In this episode, editor Sydny Shepard dives into the physical and mental effects of the pandemic on workers.
Introducing the four cornerstones.
If passed, even a portion of the projects outlined in President Biden’s plan has serious implications for worker occupational, health, safety, and well-being.
Episode 78
Tune in to hear all about NSC's 25th anniversary of National Safety Month, resources for hearing conservation programs and a study to show that masking did actually help protect workers from COVID-19.
The employee’s harness was not secured as required.
Self-retracting lifelines are specifically designed to allow the wearer to have hands-free fall protection.
Proper footwear can help avoid major accidents, especially with new innovations.
An in-depth report shows you how to conduct efficient trainings for employees.
Episode 75
Summer brings with it some great things, but safety directors know that it can also bring increased safety risks for workers on the job. Listen in as we count down the top five most common summertime safety risks.
The U.S. Department of Labor announces 15 new people have been appointed to serve on the committee.
Two Michigan companies were cited by OSHA; the investigation conducted found they failed to check for safety hazards.
A new analysis shows the top 10 states with the highest rate of severe injuries in the workplace.
Episode 73
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard is joined by two professionals from NIOSH to discuss how wearable devices are impacting the safety industry.
Episode 71
We are talking all about hand protection in this interview between Editor Sydny Shepard and Fastenal's Safety Sales Director Evan Hardin. Listen in as they discuss hand injuries, PPE, new technology and how to keep your workers safe on the job.
Episode 70
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard rounds up the most costly and serious citations OSHA has doled out in the last year.