OSHA

COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors

by Michael Schrier, Thomas Godar, Barbara Grandjean, Tom O’Day, Brian Hendrix | Oct 18, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | OSHA | Regulations | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Federal contractors and subcontractors providing services to the federal government should begin preparing now to implement guidelines for COVID-19 workplace safety.

Distracted Driving and Work Zone Safety

by Marla McIntyre | Oct 9, 2021
Culture | Equipment | Organization Culture | OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Vehicles | Wellness

Increases in construction crews on the roads coupled with post-pandemic surges in traffic and distracted drivers is a recipe for disaster.

Chemical Safety: How to Meet the OSHA Standard

by Jeff Muto | Oct 6, 2021
OSHA | PPE | Safety

There are 14 components that every process safety management program must address for compliance with OSHA’s guidance for handling volatile chemicals.

OSHA Updates Guidance in Light of COVID-19 Delta Variant

by Construction Executive | Sep 30, 2021
OSHA | Safety

Given the rise of the COVID-19 delta variant, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued updated guidance in August.

The ABCDs of Fall Safety

by Rick Pedley | Sep 27, 2021
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety

Contractors with employees working on elevated surfaces can use the ABCDs of Fall Safety to make sure their employees are using the right fall safety equipment.

As the Pandemic Ride Continues, What Challenges Can Construction Companies Expect?

by Matt DeVries | Sep 21, 2021
OSHA | PPE | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Challenges construction companies can expect include safety concerns, labor shortages, surging material costs and bankruptcy filings—and recommendations to mitigate losses.

Nine Electrical Hazards to Watch Out For

by Rick Pedley | Sep 14, 2021
Equipment | OSHA | PPE | Safety | Tools

Electrical hazards can be difficult to spot, so everyone on the jobsite should know the basics of electric safety. Here are nine electrical hazards to watch out for.

President Biden Promises New OSHA Rule

by Allison B. Gotfried, Nicholas M. Reiter, Jacob W. Goodman, Ronald W. Taylor | Sep 14, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | OSHA

Although Biden's new OSHA Rule is not yet published, employers that may be covered by the rule should keep these considerations in mind.