Don’t Forget to Post Your Workplace Injury Summary by February 1st.
When an employee is hurt on the job, filling out forms probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. But keeping a record of what happened and why is important
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DC Circuit Court Upholds New Silica Rule
On Dec. 22, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld OSHA’s controversial occupational exposure to crystalline silica rule, rejecting all industry challenges to the rule.
Construction Adds 210,000 Jobs In 2017; Wages Up 3 Percent
Construction employment increased by 30,000 jobs in December to the highest level since September 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles
Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported Plastic handle fire extinguishers: The recall involves 134 models of Kidde fire
OSHA Begins Full Enforcement of the Silica in Construction Standard Today
Today, October 23, 2017, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) begins full enforcement of its respirable crystalline standard for construction. If your construction company operates under OSHA state-plans
Calling all ROSE Award Applications!
It’s time to be recognized for safety excellence! Recognition of Safety Excellence Award (ROSE)Â The ROSE application deadline is November 3 at 5 pm. The ROSE award competition will be
Angel Anchor Stop Use & Retrofit Notice
Guardian Fall Protection is issuing an immediate Stop Use and Retrofit notice for all Guardian Angel Anchors, part #00260. The Angel Anchor may be unsafe for use on certain substrate
Q&A with Ball Janik LLP
Q: What service does Ball Janik LLP provide? A: Attorneys at Law Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1982, Ball Janik LLP has earned a reputation for industry leadership in real
Pedestrians: Be Safe, Be Seen
Walking is one of the best things you can do for your health. But walking at night can be dangerous if you can’t be seen. That’s why SAIF released a
Construction Employment Increases In 250 Out of 358 Metro Areas
Construction employment increased in 250 out of 358 metro areas between September 2016 and September 2017, declined in 56 and stagnated in 52, according to a new analysis of federal