In the construction industry, falls from height are continuously the leading cause of jobsite injuries, fatalities, and, as a result, OSHA citations. From May 3-May 7, OSHA invites construction employers and stakeholders to take part in their 8th annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.
Read moreOSHA Announces 2021 Citation Penalty Increase
Ever since the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act was passed by Congress in 2015, OSHA has been required to increase the maximum penalty they can assess businesses for violations. The intent is to keep the penalty amounts in line with the annual rate of inflation, so as to continue to use the penalties as an appropriate deterrent for not following their regulations.
Read moreThe 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Violations in 2020 in Construction
Each year, OSHA releases a list of the most commonly cited Federal OSHA standards at the end of their fiscal year, which runs from October of the previous year to September. The list gives a glimpse into what contractors struggle the most with and also what OSHA inspectors focus the most on.
Read more5 Free Construction Safety Resource Guides that are Worth Your Time
One of the key components to building a proper safety culture is first building awareness. That awareness is built through training, tool box talks, and jobsite experience. The good news is that construction companies don’t need to come up with safety topics and information by themselves, there are actually a lot of fantastic resources available online and many of them are free.
Read more2 Upcoming Safety Awareness Events to Encourage a Safer Jobsite
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week is currently underway and, if you’re like me and you missed it, there are 2 more upcoming safety awareness weeks that you can get your company involved with.
Read morePSA: Don’t Lie to OSHA, Construction Owner Charged with Perjury After Giving “False Information”
Having an OSHA investigation on your jobsite that results in fines is bad enough, but don’t be tempted to compound the issue by misleading OSHA investigators. That can leave you in a legal bind personally.
Read moreDon’t Forget to Electronically File Your OSHA Form 300A by March 2
Even though OSHA recently eliminated the need for employers to electronically submit OSHA Forms 300 and 301, citing privacy concerns, companies are still responsible for submitting OSHA Form 300A – and the deadline is less than a month away.
Read moreOSHA Notes an Increase in Inspections and Record Compliance Assistance in 2019
OSHA’s 2019 fiscal year started in October 2018 and ended in September 2019 and their year-end reports are finally being shared. The administration recently announced their total inspection numbers and the results of their compliance assistance program.
Read moreConstruction Industry Group Submits Comments on OSHA’s Silica Dust RFI
In August, OSHA released an RFI regarding possible revisions to the construction silica dust standard looking to get feedback from the industry. The deadline for submittal was a little over a week ago, but one construction industry group filled us in on the comments they have submitted.
Read more[VIDEO] Overview of the OSHA Inspection Process
You and your company may be fearful of an unexpected OSHA inspection, but it’s important to know the procedures just in case one happens. The US Department of Labor has recently released a video of the general steps of an OSHA investigation.
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