What You Should Know About Making OSHA Payments
Have you recently undergone an inspection from the OSHA, or are you expecting one in your future? If so, it is vital that you fully comprehend the OSHA payment process. While you want to avoid fines...
View ArticleOSHA Violations Result in Jail Time
Every contractor dreads an OSHA citation—fearing fines, work shutdowns, and harm to reputation. But in a recent Colorado case, a worker’s death and the related jobsite violations were seen as so...
View ArticleLabor Secretary Makes the Case for More OSHA Staffing
When President Biden was sworn into office earlier this year, everyone anticipated that he would take steps to embolden the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). That prediction held...
View ArticleRecordable Injuries: Why Employees Should Care
While some work-related injuries may seem pretty insignificant, all work injuries should be reported, no matter how small. Recording them protects you and also protects your company by preventing the...
View ArticleConduct Risk Assessment for Working Around Water
Construction crews working close to water need to know the risks they face and have a safety plan if an accident occurs. Before starting any projects near water bodies, conduct a risk assessment....
View ArticleOSHA Withdraws Vaccine Mandate
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has withdrawn its vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard due to a ruling by the Supreme Court holding...
View ArticleConduct Risk Assessment for Working Around Water
Construction crews working close to water need to know the risks they face and have a safety plan if an accident occurs. Before starting any projects near water bodies, conduct a risk assessment....
View ArticleFocus Items for Work Inspections
The word “inspection” does not typically conjure images of safety checks but as a way to determine if laws and standards are being followed. However, work area inspections are, indeed, an important...
View ArticleConstruction Management Software Makes Jobsites Safer
Today’s construction management software not only assists contractors in making a budget and staying on schedule, but it can also make the job site safer. Purchasing “Environment, Health and Safety”...
View Article“Severe Violator”—What You Should Know About Updated OSHA Criteria
Those of us who are involved in the construction industry are likely familiar with the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). This program from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
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