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OSHA Inspections in a Time of COVID-19

by Jonathan H. Schaefer, Megan E. Baroni | May 26, 2021
OSHA | Safety

OSHA continues to conduct in-person investigations during the pandemic and has added extra health and safety precautions. Contractors need to demonstrate the actions they have taken to meet those expectations.

Fall Protection Products: Consensus vs. Regulation

by Andre Pelland | May 19, 2021
OSHA | PPE | Safety

Understanding whether fall protection equipment is compliant with regulations, voluntary consensus standards or both can be difficult and lead to confusion and safety concerns.

OSHA’s Fatal Four: Which One Is the Worst?

by Deb Hilmerson | May 10, 2021
OSHA | Safety

Eliminating falls from OSHA’s fatal four would save lives. Make fall safety protocols a daily routine and allocate time, money and resources to protect workers.

Construction Site Safety Tips When Working Around Heavy Equipment

Mini excavators, skid steers and trenchers will be performing tasks around workers who may be hauling equipment, digging holes and working on scaffolding. Keeping everyone safe during the workday helps to eliminate accidents that can be life-threatening.

The Benefits of OSHA 10 Security on Construction Sites

by Michael Morrison, Bill Herzog | Apr 30, 2021
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety

Having an extra set of eyes and ears on a jobsite can help prevent injuries. OSHA 10 certified security guards have the training and certification to recognize danger when they see it.

What OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Means for Contractors

by Curtis Moore | Apr 27, 2021
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 signals its commitment to step up virus-related inspections. Savvy contractors should implement COVID-19 policies, training sessions and protocols.

Key Legal Considerations for Modular Construction Contracts

Modular construction projects involve complex commercial and legal issues that should be considered when drafting contracts. ConsensusDocs 753 addresses key issues of these hybrid transactions.

Prevent Occupational Asthma With Awareness

Occupational asthma deaths are highest in the construction industry. The good news is that they can be prevented by monitoring, mitigating risks and eliminating exposures at the worksite.

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OSHA Inspections in a Time of COVID-19

Fall Protection Products: Consensus vs. Regulation

OSHA’s Fatal Four: Which One Is the Worst?

Construction Site Safety Tips When Working Around Heavy Equipment

The Benefits of OSHA 10 Security on Construction Sites

What OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Means for Contractors

Key Legal Considerations for Modular Construction Contracts

Prevent Occupational Asthma With Awareness

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