Construction Safety


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.

NIOSH Study Identifies Risk of Hearing Loss Among Construction Workers

NIOSH Study Identifies Risk of Hearing Loss Among Construction Workers

NIOSH identifies construction sub-sectors with the highest hearing loss risks and offers targeted prevention strategies.

DOL Seeks Nominations for OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

DOL Seeks Nominations for OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

The advisory committee provides OSHA with policy guidance on construction safety and health.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like telescoping headlamps, washdown stations, metal detectable holsters and flashing beacons.

Strategies for Maintaining Safety Standards Amid a Labor Shortage

Strategies for Maintaining Safety Standards Amid a Labor Shortage

Why contractor assessment and safety monitoring matter more than ever.

Ensuring Head Protection in Cold Weather

Ensuring Head Protection in Cold Weather

How to stay warm without sacrificing head safety when temperatures drop.

ASSP Revised Its Construction and Demolition Safety Planning Standard

ASSP Revised Its Construction and Demolition Safety Planning Standard

ASSP’s revised standard emphasizes the importance of pre-project and pre-task planning for worker protection.

OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor with $287,465 for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor with $287,465 for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

595 Construction LLC exposed workers to repeated fall hazards at residential worksites, continuing a pattern of unsafe practices.

OSHA Reports Decrease in Construction Fatalities Tied to Trench Collapses and Falls

OSHA Reports Decrease in Construction Fatalities Tied to Trench Collapses and Falls

The agency credits the change to strengthened safety initiatives and collaboration with labor stakeholders.

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