Prevent HEAT STRESS in the Workplace
Heat Exhaustion can be treated, but PREVENTING IT IS MUCH BETTER!
OSHA delays enforcing crystalline silica standard
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a delay in enforcement of the crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry to conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers.
As construction work increases, so do dangers
By nearly every measure, construction work is safer today than it was in the 1960s and 1970s. However, serious dangers remain. The most recent findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that 937 construction workers were killed in 2015. That marked the most fatalities of any industry sector – almost three times worse than in manufacturing – and the deadliest year for construction since 2008. Construction-related fatalities accounted for 21.4 percent of all worker fatalities in 2015.
Stormwater violations – The true cost of non-compliance
Preventing Ladder Injuries – One Step at a Time
Yet Moss knows the best way to confront the issue is to start a conversation. As president of the American Ladder Institute, he has met hundreds of safety professionals from across the country.
OSHA’s Final Rule to Protect Workers from Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule to curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America’s workers by limiting their exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The rule is comprised of two standards, one for Construction and one for General Industry and Maritime.
Know How to Treat a Choking Incident
The universally understood sign for choking is when someone clutches their hands to their throat. However, if you suspect someone is choking and they’re not giving this sign, Mayo Clinic recommends checking for these issues:
OSHA Issues New Recommended Practices for Construction
OSHA recently issued Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs (download) in Construction to help industry employers develop proactive programs to keep their workplaces safe. According to the agency, the recommendations may be particularly helpful to small- and medium-sized contractors who lack safety and health specialists on staff.
Workers’ Compensation Claims Shows the Top Cause of Injuries
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Don’t let employees take asbestos home
The maxim not to let your employees take hazardous materials home on their clothes or other personal items can now be seen as more than just a best practice.