Construction site safety

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California construction deaths prompt inspection blitz

May 28, 2014

Oakland, CA – In response to a series of fatal incidents at construction sites in California, the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (also known as Cal/OSHA) has launched an inspection initiative.

OSHA's national fall prevention stand-down for construction industry underway

May 28, 2014

Washington – OSHA is calling on employers in the construction industry to participate in a National Fall Prevention Stand-Down the week of June 2-6.

Workshop report defines climate vs. culture in construction safety

May 21, 2014

Washington – "Safety climate” is not the same as safety culture and is an important measurement for determining a construction project’s state of safety, according to a new report from NIOSH and the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR).

Arizona responds to OSHA threat to take away construction oversight

May 14, 2014

Phoenix – OSHA’s threat to take away Arizona’s oversight of construction safety – prompted by alleged inadequacies in the state’s fall protection standard – is unnecessary in light of recently passed legislation, an attorney representing the state said in a May 1 letter to the federal agency.

Law and liability

A new study stirs up debate over New York state’s ‘Scaffold Law’

May 1, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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Could a law intended to help protect workers actually be putting them in danger? A recent study of New York state's "Scaffold Law" suggests as much, but the law's supporters are crying foul and say the study's methodology is flawed.

Safety coalition: ‘Scaffold Law’ study is flawed

April 18, 2014

New York – A recent study that questioned the usefulness of New York state’s “Scaffold Law” is flawed, according to a new report from a worker safety advocacy coalition.

Increase employer liability?

April 15, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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While working on an article about New York state’s ‘Scaffold Law’, an interesting question popped up: Should employers face increased liability for workplace injuries and illnesses?

NOISE EXPOSURE IN CONSTRUCTION

Creating a ‘sound’ hearing conservation program

The challenges of limiting noise exposure in the construction industry

April 1, 2014

Ashley Johnson

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OSHA requires employers to have a hearing conservation program for construction workers whose noise exposure exceeds 90 dBA – but does not provide specifics. Taking into account challenges such as a transient workforce and outdoor environments, what are the most important elements of a hearing conservation program for construction workers?

Report questions effectiveness of New York scaffold law

February 28, 2014

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A New York state scaffolding law intended to improve worker safety may actually result in higher rates of injuries and deaths and cost society billions of dollars per year, suggests a new report.

SCAFFOLDING SAFETY

Temporary structure, permanent safety

Help keep employees safe during all stages of scaffolding work

February 1, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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Scaffolding continues to occupy a spot on OSHA’s yearly Top 10 list of most-cited violations. Experts say the structures must be treated with respect and caution from the time they’re being constructed to when they’re put to use.