Federal Mandates, Legislation and OSHA Requirements Contractors Need to Know
As they head into 2022, construction employers need to stay informed.
Prevent Gravity-Related Injuries on Construction Jobsites
With safety precautions in place, employers and workers can reduce the number of gravity-related incidents.
Avoiding Pitfalls: How to Communicate a Vaccine Mandate to Your Organization
Both the financial and opportunity costs around vaccine mandate implementation affect businesses.
Working Safely With Silica: Health Hazards and OSHA Compliance
Breathing in silica dust remains one of the most common hazards in the construction industry.
OSHA: What to Expect in 2022
Construction employers need to be aware of OSHA’s new rule drafting and national programs, including a vaccine mandate, focus on heat stress and region-specific emphasis programs.
Daily Construction Reports: Don’t Leave the Job Without Them
Daily construction reports can help resolve a delay issue or clarify a jobsite access claim. They are admissible in court since the information was recorded when the events in question occurred.
Calculating Shock: Absorbing Lanyard Fall Clearance for Construction Workers
OSHA requires fall protection at heights more than six feet from the next work level. Know how to calculate fall clearance so workers can safely focus on the task at hand.
OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Is in Flux
OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard requires employers with 100 or more employees to develop, implement and enforce a mandatory vaccination policy—but legal challenges are in process.
