Construction Safety


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California Company Fined Over Trench Worker Death

Cal/OSHA fined W. A. Rasic Construction $157,500 after a fatal trench collapse exposed serious excavation safety violations.

Bolt Loosening

Safe Bolt Loosening: Best Practices for EHS Managers

Improper bolt loosening can lead to serious injuries and workplace hazards.

Construction PPE

The Anatomy of Safety in Construction

The critical importance of safety in construction and PPE’s role in protecting workers.

Heat Stress

Beat the Heat with a Cool Summer Construction Safety Plan

While summer has a while to arrive, now is the time to start planning for heat safety.

Construction Safety

Laying a Strong Foundation for Connected Safety on the Construction Jobsite

A five-step guide for implementing connected safety for construction workers and setting your organization up for success.

Maritime Safety

Washington to Host Maritime and Construction Safety Days at State Fairgrounds

The Safety Days return April 2-3, providing industry professionals with essential training on workplace safety and best practices.

Mine Worker

Olympia Timber Company Fined for Employing Teen in Hazardous Logging Job

Washington Timber Company Fined $115K for Child Labor Violations After Teen Injured.

Crane Operator

Washington L&I Moves to Strengthen Tower Crane Safety Rules

Following recent legislative changes, L&I is implementing new permit requirements ensuring safer assembly, disassembly, and use.



Rat in a Trench

Plumbing Companies Fined for Serious Safety Violations

Smelly Mel’s Plumbing and Sewer Rat Plumbing was fined $529,640 for safety violations after serious injuries to a construction worker during a trench collapse.

Construction Safety Training

ASSP Releases New Safety Training Standard for Construction and Demolition Sites

This voluntary consensus standard outlines best practices for hazard communication, regulatory compliance, and training.

Worker using AI tech in a tunnel.

Norwegian Road Tunnel Rolls Out AI-Powered Incident Detection

The new dual-vision cameras combine thermal and visual imaging, allowing for 24/7 incident detection.

BCSP and CIDC Partner to Advance Safety Standards in Construction

BCSP and CIDC Partner to Advance Safety Standards in Construction

BCSP partners with India’s CIDC to promote global safety standards and workforce development in the construction industry, enhancing safety practices and professional certification pathways.

Roofing Contractor Faces Penalties for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Roofing Contractor Faces Penalties for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

A New Jersey roofing contractor faces $328,545 in OSHA fines for repeated safety violations, including fall hazards at three worksites.

Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Crimes, False Statements About Fatal Workplace Accident

Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Crimes, False Statements About Fatal Workplace Accident

A Medford, Massachusetts construction company owner was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $2.8 million for tax crimes and lying about a fatal workplace accident.

Contractor Faces OSHA Penalties for Exposing Workers to Trench Collapse Risks

Contractor Faces OSHA Penalties for Exposing Workers to Trench Collapse Risks

Bandera Utility Contractors LLC faces $107,228 in penalties for exposing workers to unprotected trench conditions.

RIGID Constructors Cited for Safety Failures After Worker’s Drowning

RIGID Constructors Cited for Safety Failures After Worker’s Drowning

RIGID Constructors LLC faces over $50,703 in penalties for failing to prevent a worker’s drowning at a North Carolina worksite.

Maine Contractor Cited for Fatal Trench Collapse After Ignoring Safety Warnings

Maine Contractor Cited for Fatal Trench Collapse After Ignoring Safety Warnings

Patriot Paving Group faces $161,325 in penalties and five willful violations.

Oregon OSHA Fines Contractor for Repeat Fall Protection Violations

Oregon OSHA Fines Contractor for Repeat Fall Protection Violations

Oregon OSHA fined a Newberg contractor $135,407 for repeated safety violations, including failing to protect workers from fall hazards.

OSHA Cites Contractor After Worker’s Death During Underwater Test

OSHA Cites Contractor After Worker’s Death During Underwater Test

Coastal Gunite Construction faces four serious violations and $40,329 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Updates PPE Rules for Construction Workers

OSHA Updates PPE Rules for Construction Workers

The revision requires each worker is provided with properly fitting equipment.

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