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CISC Comments on OSHA’s COVID-19 Recordkeeping, Respirator Enforcement Policy

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Apr 1, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) wrote to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding recordkeeping and respirator enforcement during the COVID-19 outbreak.

State Elevator Safety Acts: Reaching the Next Level of Safety

by David Perecman | Mar 31, 2020
Equipment | OSHA | Safety

Fourteen states do not require elevator installers and repairers to be licensed, which puts elevator workers and the public at an increased risk of serious injury and death.

Protecting Construction Workers from the Dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide

by Chris Detillier | Mar 25, 2020
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

Hydrogen Sulfide or H2S or sour gas, is the second most common cause of workplace gas inhalation fatalities. Make sure employee training is up-to-date so they know where it occurs and the symptoms to look for if it does.

It Takes More Than a Certificate to Protect Owners, Developers and Contractors

A certificate of insurance (COI), issued by a licensed insurance broker, is a summary of insurance policies and/or coverages, such as general and professional liability and workers' compensation.

Disrupting the Disruptor

The rapidly spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) has become not only a global health concern but also a global economic disruptor. For owners and contractors, the virus presents significant risks to the health of project personnel and creates supply chain disruptions, cost impacts and schedule delays.

A Perfect Storm: Young Hispanic Workers at Small Construction Firms at More Risk

Young Hispanic immigrants working for small construction firms are at serious risk for adverse, work-related health outcomes according to the American Society of Safety Engineers and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Keeping Mixed-Use Construction Sites Safe, Secure and on Schedule

New, data-driven solutions are keeping mixed-use building projects on track, safe and secure, while helping contractors to meet critical deadlines.

Battery-Operated Light Equipment Will Decrease Emissions, Trip Hazards, Vibration and Noise on Jobsites

by Andrew Plowman | Mar 8, 2020
Equipment | OSHA | Safety | Tools

Exposure to emissions, trip hazards, vibration and noise continues to create prevalent health concerns for professionals in the construction trades. Cordless light equipment offers many benefits, including the ability to eliminate common hazards on the jobsite.

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CISC Comments on OSHA’s COVID-19 Recordkeeping, Respirator Enforcement Policy

State Elevator Safety Acts: Reaching the Next Level of Safety

Protecting Construction Workers from the Dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide

It Takes More Than a Certificate to Protect Owners, Developers and Contractors

Disrupting the Disruptor

A Perfect Storm: Young Hispanic Workers at Small Construction Firms at More Risk

Keeping Mixed-Use Construction Sites Safe, Secure and on Schedule

Battery-Operated Light Equipment Will Decrease Emissions, Trip Hazards, Vibration and Noise on Jobsites

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