Construction Safety


OSHA Cites Oklahoma Contractor Following Trench Collapse Fatality

OSHA Cites Oklahoma Contractor Following Trench Collapse Fatality

The firm is looking at penalties totaling $82,149.

The Role of Athletic Trainers in Construction Site Injury Prevention

Work-related injuries cost employers billions each year — an estimated $167 billion in 2021 alone, according to the National Safety Council. Add onto that the estimated cost ($13.8 billion that same year) of losses not covered by insurance, such as the value of time lost as the result of injuries and the time spent to investigate accidents, and it’s obvious that prevention of on-the-job injuries is critical to ensuring the long-term financial health of your business.

Superman Corp. Hit with $73,219 in OSHA Penalties for Trenching Hazards

Superman Corp. Hit with $73,219 in OSHA Penalties for Trenching Hazards

The construction company’s president faces a willful violation citation.

JMH Roofing LLC Faces OSHA Penalties for Lack of Fall Protection

JMH Roofing LLC Faces OSHA Penalties for Lack of Fall Protection

The agency proposed $548,801 in fines to the company.

Missouri Roofing Company Faces $205,369 in Fines Following Employee’s Fatal Fall

Missouri Roofing Company Faces $205,369 in Fines Following Employee’s Fatal Fall

OSHA previously cited Troyer Roofing & Coatings for similar violations in 2015.

Addressing an Overlooked Danger

Addressing an Overlooked Danger

Why current helmet standards must be updated to account for rotational motion, a key cause of concussions.

Building the Future: Navigating Safety Hazards in the Surge of EV Gigafactory Construction

Building the Future Navigating Safety Hazards in the Surge of EV Gigafactory Construction

With many big-name auto brands racing to manufacture electric vehicles, the construction industry is racing to keep pace with demand, but what does that mean for worker safety and PPE needs? There are four key stages of construction to examine.

OSHA Cites Cheltenham Construction for Repeated Safety Violations

The contractor faces $334,618 in penalties.



Court Upholds OSHA Citations Against WSC Group LLC

Court Upholds OSHA Citations Against WSC Group LLC

The New York contractor was involved in a trench collapse in 2018.

Analyzing the Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Construction Industry

Analyzing the Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Construction Industry

Musculoskeletal disorders might be severe, but employers in the construction industry can put precautions in place to minimize their impact on workers.

New Study Reveals How Hunger Affects Construction Workers

New Study Reveals How Hunger Affects Construction Workers

The absence of food reportedly has a profound impact on construction workers.

OSHA Fines Sonny Steel Erectors for Continued Fall Protection Violations

The Houston-based company faces proposed penalties of $266,416.

Traumatic Brain Injury Hazards on Construction Sites

Traumatic Brain Injury Hazards on Construction Sites

How do companies prevent TBIs on the job and what are the steps to take should an accident occur on a construction site?

DOL Proposes New Rule to Clarify PPE Standards

DOL Proposes New Rule to Clarify PPE Standards

The change would increase protection for construction workers.

OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meets in August

OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meets in August

The meeting gives the public the chance to address the committee.

Construction’s Top Five OSHA Violations

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Construction’s Top Five OSHA Violations

EHS compliance manager Zach Pucillo discusses the most recent top five violations and how organizations and safety professionals can protect against them.

OSHA Proposes Over $1M in Penalties for American Samoa Contractor

OSHA Proposes Over $1M in Penalties for American Samoa Contractor

The contractor, which has a history of violations, was cited for 21 violations following January 2023 inspections.

Two Workplaces Receive Recognition as ‘Star’ Sites Under OSHA’s VPP

Two Workplaces Receive Recognition as ‘Star’ Sites Under OSHA’s VPP

This status is the highest level of recognition under the program.

How Can Electrical Contractors Plan for Workplace Emergencies?

OSHA Cites Florida Construction Company After One Worker Died, Another Injured

Both workers, between the ages of 45 and 55, fell 35 feet during a project on Interstate 95.

5 Solutions to Mitigate Risks Associated with Prolonged Standing

25 Years and Counting: Colorado Company Again Recognized Under OSHA’s VPP

LPR Construction Inc., which has maintained the same status for 25 years, was recently re-awarded the “star” designation.

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