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What to Do Before OSHA Comes Knocking

by Parker Rains | Dec 4, 2018
OSHA | Safety

OSHA inspectors scrutinize a company’s working conditions, policies and procedures, employee trainings, record keeping, documentation of safety inspections and more. Unprepared companies can face hefty fines and penalties.

Crane Operator Certification Rule to Take Effect Dec. 10

by Joanna Masterson | Nov 14, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

Per a new rule that takes effect Dec. 10, OSHA will accept crane operator certifications issued by “type” or by “type and capacity.”

Automatic External Defibrillators: Saving Lives on the Construction Jobsite

Nearly 1,000 sudden cardiac arrest events occur in the construction industry every year. With a 90 percent fatality rate, better those odds by knowing how to administer CPR and have an AED on each jobsite.

Seven Steps to Manage Traffic and Secure a Safe Work Zone

by Chris Collins | Oct 26, 2018
Infrastructure | Markets | OSHA | Safety

When construction crews make safety a priority in the work zone with a plan that’s designed and executed by well-trained staff, teams can ensure they are prepared to handle the unforeseen events that might come their way.

Fall Protection Tops OSHA’s 2018 List of Most Frequent Safety Violations

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 24, 2018
OSHA | PPE | Safety

For the eighth year in a row, fall protection was the leading workplace safety violation cited by OSHA in 2018.

Protect Employees From Electrocution

by Jeson Pitt | Oct 16, 2018
OSHA | PPE | Safety

Be aware of electrical risks on construction sites and take preventive measures to protect workers from electrocution.

Excavation-Related Damages to Buried Infrastructure Plateau

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 11, 2018
Infrastructure | Markets | OSHA | Safety

Nearly 440,000 excavation-related damages to U.S. underground facilities occurred in 2017, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according to the Common Ground Alliance’s latest Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT).

New Standard Addresses Wind Turbine Construction Safety Requirements and Identifies Hazards

by Christopher Daniels | Sep 25, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA | Regulations | Safety

ANSI/ASSP A10.21 – 2018 Safety Requirements for Safe Construction and Demolition of Wind Generation/Turbine Facilities identifies and addresses hazards specific to wind turbine construction.

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What to Do Before OSHA Comes Knocking

Crane Operator Certification Rule to Take Effect Dec. 10

Automatic External Defibrillators: Saving Lives on the Construction Jobsite

Seven Steps to Manage Traffic and Secure a Safe Work Zone

Fall Protection Tops OSHA’s 2018 List of Most Frequent Safety Violations

Protect Employees From Electrocution

Excavation-Related Damages to Buried Infrastructure Plateau

New Standard Addresses Wind Turbine Construction Safety Requirements and Identifies Hazards

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