Med-Tex Services, Inc. Hosts Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics Course

This course, designed for contractors, subcontractors, facility owners, and safety professionals, covers OSHA’s Excavation Standards and provides practical knowledge on soil mechanics, shoring, trenching, and protective systems. Course topics

Department of Labor Finalizes Rule on Proper Fit Requirements for PPE in Construction

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly

CPWR Working in Cold Weather Resource Library

Working outdoors in cold, wet, icy, or snowy conditions poses serious health risks, including hypothermia and frostbite. To help you stay safe, CPWR compiled a collection of resources offering

OSHA and NAXSA Team Up to Host Free Trench Safety Summit

The Philadelphia regional Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) office has partnered with the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA) to host a free Trench Safety Summit. Join OSHA

EDA Contractors’ Ed DeAngelis Discusses Suicide Prevention on PHL17

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, which disproportionately affects the construction industry, PHL17 featured an important discussion with Ed DeAngelis, CEO of EDA Contractors, Inc. As the leader of

Eggs with OSHA: L&I Updates with Commissioner Merenda

On September 19, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) hosted its third Eggs with OSHA event of the year, focusing on the future direction of the L&I Division for

Geppert Bros., Inc. Hosts Heat Safety Stand Down

On August 27, Geppert Bros., Inc. demonstrated its commitment to employee safety by holding a Heat Safety Stand Down. GBCA’s Safety Consultant, Jim McGugan, discussed how to prevent heat-related

Clemens Construction Company Hosts Heat Safety Stand Down

On August 15, Clemens Construction Company held a Heat Safety Stand Down at its 1701 Market Street project. GBCA’s Safety Consultant, Jim McGugan, discussed how to prevent heat-related illnesses,