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What Construction Executives Need to Know About OSHA’s Silica Safety Standard

by Kevin Cole, Richard Ennis | Mar 20, 2018
OSHA | Safety

Ennis Electric takes a proactive approach to the OSHA silica safety standard by purchasing the requisite equipment, conducting training and monitoring projects with silica—even though all projects do not meet the exposure limits.

Ensuring Construction Safety at Multi-employer Worksites – Part II

by Angelo Pinheiro, Rowan Pinheiro | Mar 13, 2018
OSHA | Safety

The second and final installment in this series provides an explanation of OSHA's Multi-employer Citation Policy, employer liability, and recommendations to avoid citations and penalties.

Ensuring Construction Safety at Multi-employer Worksites – Part I

by Angelo Pinheiro, Rowan Pinheiro | Mar 7, 2018
OSHA | Safety

Lapses in communication, coordination and oversight among contractors at multi-employer worksites can create hazardous conditions that could lead to accidents, losses and legal liability exposure.

The Importance of Air Sampling on Construction Sites

by Tim Turney | Mar 7, 2018
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Dust is rarely seen, but employees must be protected from exposure to it and other respiratory risks. Proper air sampling is about more than complying with regulations; it is also about protecting the long-term wellbeing of workers.

OSHA Adjusts Penalties 2 Percent for Inflation

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 1, 2018
OSHA | Safety

The U.S. Department of Labor increased 2018 OSHA penalties 2 percent in compliance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act.

Five Essential Components of an Accident Response Plan

With the construction industry facing a skilled labor shortage, new and inexperienced workers are entering the field. These workers may be more vulnerable to injury, making it hugely important for general contractors to create a culture of safety for their employees, subcontractors and craft professionals.

Glossary of Construction Industry Acronyms – Part II: IoT Through WELL

by Brian Gallagher | Feb 5, 2018
OSHA | Technology

Part II of this glossary of construction acronyms explains some of the most common acronyms used during project planning and development - IoT through WELL.

OSHA Extends Crane Operator Certification Requirement

by Joanna Masterson | Feb 1, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

Per a final rule published by OSHA late last fall, the deadline for employers to ensure that crane operators are certified has been delayed from Nov. 10, 2017, to Nov. 10, 2018.

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What Construction Executives Need to Know About OSHA’s Silica Safety Standard

Ensuring Construction Safety at Multi-employer Worksites – Part II

Ensuring Construction Safety at Multi-employer Worksites – Part I

The Importance of Air Sampling on Construction Sites

OSHA Adjusts Penalties 2 Percent for Inflation

Five Essential Components of an Accident Response Plan

Glossary of Construction Industry Acronyms – Part II: IoT Through WELL

OSHA Extends Crane Operator Certification Requirement

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