Most employers in the construction industry already know that OSHA issued a new confined space standard for construction that became effective on August 3, 2015. Companies with employees who enter confined spaces at construction sites must be sure to understand the new regulation and adjust their processes in order to remain in compliance. Although the …
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TriBeCa Crane Collapse
1. A crane collapse in New York City killed one person and injured three others, according to the New York City Fire Department. Two of the injuries were considered serious and the other minor, officials said. 2. Emergency workers converge at the scene of a collapsed crane in a roadway in lower Manhattan the morning …
A S General Construction Inc. faces $188K in OSHA fines for 16 violations
U.S. Department of Labor | Jan. 26, 2016 Massachusetts roofing contractor again exposes workers to fall hazards A S General Construction Inc. faces $188K in OSHA fines for 16 violations ANDOVER, Mass. – A Framingham contractor with a history of safety violations has again exposed its employees to potentially fatal fall hazards at one of …
OSHA cites two construction companies for fall hazards
Jan. 12, 2016 Investigation finds negligent worker safety practices led to 40-foot fall that paralyzed Pennsylvania construction worker OSHA cites two construction companies for fall hazards WEST CHESTER, Pa. – A 30-year-old construction worker returned from a holiday weekend on July 6, 2015, ready to install gutters on new apartment and condominium buildings at 1323 …
Bullying and Harassment in Construction: Not Part of the Job
Related Workplace Harassment Training DVDs: Workplace Bullying and Violence Training The two discs help ensure trainers deliver consistent bullying and workplace violence training to both supervisors and employees. View Product Bullying and Respect in the Workplace Video This video clearly shows that mistreating a fellow employee makes you look bad in the eyes of others …
Construction Company with ‘Severe Violator’ Owner Cited for Willful Fall Protection Violations
When OSHA inspectors visited a residential construction site in Philadelphia, where DMAC Construction LLC was installing a stucco exterior, they noted that employees were working at heights of 25 feet without fall protection. On Dec. 15, OSHA issued a citation for one willful safety violation to the Havertown, Pa., company. OSHA alleges that DMAC Construction …
Rockvale Construction LLC added to OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program
U.S. Department of Labor | Nov. 5, 2015 Lancaster County construction company again exposes workers to dangerous fall hazards at Temple, Pennsylvania, work site Rockvale Construction LLC added to OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program Employer name: Rockvale Construction LLC, 4108 East Newport Road in Kinzers, Pennsylvania The inspected worksite was located at 7 Meadow Ridge …
Overhead Crane Bundle Download
Click Here to download the FREE overhead crane safety bundle. Crane Safety Training Video DVD Points out to employees that over 90% of crane-related accidents are caused by human error and that they are the key to preventing these incidents. View Product Overhead and Gantry Cranes Help increase your employees’ awareness of the hazards …
Mark Mashuda Excavating Inc. fined $147K for federal violations
U.S. Department of Labor | Oct. 7, 2015 OSHA finds excavating company exposed employees to trenching hazards at Evans City, Pennsylvania, worksite Mark Mashuda Excavating Inc. fined $147K for federal violationsEmployer name: Mark Mashuda Excavating Inc., 113 Lakeland Drive, Mars, Pennsylvania. The inspection site was the Peachmont Farms Development, Evans City, Pennyslvania, where workers were …