Crane Operator Certification Rule to Take Effect Dec. 10
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
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
For the eighth year in a row, fall protection was the leading workplace safety violation cited by OSHA in 2018.
Protect Employees From Electrocution
Be aware of electrical risks on construction sites and take preventive measures to protect workers from electrocution.
Excavation-Related Damages to Buried Infrastructure Plateau
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
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.
Looking Past the Workers’ Comp Premium
When choosing a workers’ comp carrier, consider costs but don’t overlook how carriers historically handle claims and their reserving practices (how much is set aside to pay claims).
