Reassessing Project Safety Oversight
By revisiting and strengthening worksite safety practices, owners, CMs and GCs can avoid costly OSHA penalties and reduce accident-related liability exposures.
Five Ways to Build a Culture of Height Safety
Falls are OSHA’s most frequently cited violation, but there are ways to prevent falls and create a culture of height safety.
A Construction Employer’s Guide to OSHA’s Electronic Recordkeeping Requirements
OSHA’s electronic recordkeeping regulation has had a tortured existence since its introduction in May 2016. Lawsuits ensued, so until further notice, employers need only electronically submit annual summary Form 300A.
Three Steps to Aligning Safety Training With Today’s Business Needs
The quality, frequency and curriculum of safety training are important considerations in preparing supervisors and workers to get the job done the right way.
Industrial Insights on Emergency Preparedness
Companies that are able to recover quickly from natural or manmade disasters spend considerable time and resources to prepare for those events.
Screening for Safety: A New Standard for Drug Testing in the Construction Industry
Drug testing is only as effective as the people collecting the samples and processing the results. Contractors will benefit from working with others to enhance safety and strengthen quality control standards.
The Defense of Unpreventable Employee Misconduct
Employers faced with OSHA violations may rely on the defense of “unpreventable employee misconduct” but they are not relieved of responsibility simply because an employee did not follow the rules.
Fire Safety and Restoration Essentials in Commercial Construction
When it comes to preparing for fire risk on a jobsite, having the right insurance is only the beginning of what’s important.
