Curbing Respirable Crystalline Silica: What to Expect
With enforcement for the construction standard beginning Sept. 23, 2017, it’s important to understand how to be prepared.
Invest in Wildfire Protection Techniques to Reduce Insurance Costs
The increased risk of property loss due to fire damage and the growing costs of fire damage mitigation incurred by businesses have defined the fire protection sector during the past three years. As the number of wildfires and value of losses have skyrocketed, the costs to protect properties have increased, especially for the most vulnerable firms in high-risk areas.
Securing Construction Sites Against Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
Construction sites are extremely susceptible to extreme weather events, such as tropical storms and hurricanes, that can disrupt and cause damage to a construction project. It’s imperative that disaster planning is done in advance and the response team individuals understand their roles and responsibilities well before a storm arrives.
Don’t Just Check the Compliance Box
A monumental shift is taking place in the construction industry regarding training operators in the safe use of equipment. While OSHA acknowledges that training is an essential part of every employer’s safety and health program, [...]
Petition Calls for Mandatory Drug Testing of NYC Construction Workers
The Associated Builders and Contractors Empire State Chapter has petitioned the New York City Council to implement mandatory drug and alcohol testing for all city construction workers—noting in a letter to City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and City...
Job Planning and Risk Assessment for Construction Electrical Safety: Prepare Now for Changes to the NFPA 70E 2018 Standard
With the pending release of NFPA’s 2018 updates to its 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, construction leaders and electrical contractors can prepare for these changes now by training employees to perform job safety planning, recognize hazards and apply control methods to mitigate risk.
Effective Human Resource Management and Employee Screening Procedures for Contractors: The Impact of Social Media in the Hiring Process
Developing and implementing proper human resource hiring procedures is critical to the prevention of liability for construction companies. As part of these procedures, it is critical to stay abreast of the rapidly changing impact that social media usage has on the hiring process.
OSHA Delays Compliance Dates for Silica and Beryllium Exposure Regulations
In response to industry pressure, OSHA has delayed the compliance date for its new respirable crystalline silica exposure standard by 90 days until Sept. 23.
