Construction Safety


Upcoming OH&S Virtual Event Approved for CM Points

ABIH has approved the Aug. 31 event for 0.67 Industrial Hygiene Certification Maintenance (CM) points.

Anti-Regulatory Rhetoric Ignores Regulations' Benefits: Public Citizen

Justin Feldman and Taylor Lincoln of the organization's Congress Watch division cite five OSHA and MSHA rules as proving that safety and health regulations often cost less and yield more than opponents feared.

DOE Lab Set for $50 Million Upgrade

The renovation of about 89,000 square feet of laboratories, offices, and support space will include more efficient energy controls, HEPA filters for nano research, and a new fire sprinkler system. Construction should begin by Oct. 1.

NIOSH FACE Twitter Launch Highlights Crane Hazards

Three of the fatality reports posted on the new page concern the deaths of crane riggers. One of the live presentations in the OH&S Aug. 31 virtual event will discuss common errors that lead to such accidents.

DOL Releases Mobile App that Monitors Heat Index at Worksites

The app, available in English and Spanish, combines heat index data from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with the user’s location to determine necessary protective measures.

Hazardous Trenching Leads to $73,000 Fine for Construction Firm

As OSHA inspectors were traveling to an inspection near Auburn they passed an open excavation where workers were not being protected from cave-ins. The OSHA officials stopped and opened an inspection at the NPL Construction site, and requested that the workers be removed from the trench.

Contractor Zapped with Penalty Following Fatal Electrocution

The violations involve failing to instruct workers in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions, ensure the use of personal protective equipment, and protect workers from electrical shock.

U.S. Construction Employment Rising, for Now

The temporary restoration of FAA jobs isn't part of July's welcome gain of 8,000 jobs, but the Associated General Contractors of America warns that workers leaving the industry are going to constrain growth.



Contractor Fined $162,000 after Worker Dies from Overexposure to Methylene Chloride

Stockbridge, Ga.-based Creative Multicare Inc. was issued five serious, two willful, and one other-than-serious violation following the death of a worker who was exposed to excessive amounts of methylene chloride while using the chemical to remove paint from a bathtub surface.

The employer must ensure that, prior to operating any equipment covered by the standard, the person is qualified or certified to operate the equipment under the regulation. (Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau photo)

Key Elements of OSHA's Cranes & Derricks Standard

The employer must ensure that, prior to operating any equipment covered by the standard, the person is qualified or certified to operate the equipment.

Modern tower cranes and workers wearing PPE are raising the Sagrada Familia spires ever higher.

La Sagrada's Second Century

Seeing modern tower cranes at work and scaffolding surrounding the soaring spires of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudi's magnificent basilica, is a reminder of safety's worldwide importance and progress.

2010 Fatality Numbers Coming Aug. 25

When the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the 2010 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries at 10 a.m. EDT, we'll know whether the economy continued to push the totals down for construction in particular.

70,000 Jobs Affected by FAA Reauthorization Failure: AGC Study

Associated General Contractors of America said $2.5 billion in airport construction contracts are affected by Congress' failure to pass a reauthorization measure for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Contractor Fined $147,000 for Cave-In Hazard at SUNY Brockport Worksite

During an inspection opened on March 31, OSHA found Blue Heron employees working in an unprotected excavation greater than 5 feet in depth.

$171,600 in Fines Issued to Firm for Cave-In Hazards at Three Worksites

OSHA cited Don Wartko Construction Inc. with five willful safety violations for failing to protect workers from cave-ins during trenching operations at three separate worksites in Cleveland.

New Leader, Site for Korea's OSHA

Baek Hun Ki, who previously chaired a national federation of labor unions, became president of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency on July 15.

Crane Collapse Leads to Florida Tree Trimmer's $70,000 Fine

OSHA opened an investigation after a February incident in which an overloaded 30-ton crane fell during the removal of a 40-foot tree behind a commercial building.

AIHA Offers Mold Resources for Homeowners

Water is not the only danger of flooding. The mold that may occur after water has receded can be far more hazardous to the homeowner and family.

$354,000 Fine Lodged Against Trenching Company

OSHA claims the company has a long history of violations.

ASSE Releases New Steel Erection Standard for Construction, Demolition Operations

One of the most important revisions to the standard for 2011 is the emphasis on preplanning or building safety into the construction of steel structures.

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