OSHA Focus Four Toolbox Talk: Fall Protection Equipment Inspections

This year, GBCA is participating in OSHA’s Focus Four Campaign, providing resources to avoid incidents involving OSHA’s Focus Four hazards. This week’s toolbox talk is about fall protection equipment inspections.

Webinar: Increasing Awareness of Factors that Influence Trench Safety

The 2020 Trench Safety Stand Down Week will be June 15-19, 2020. In this webinar, learn about a collaborative effort to increase awareness of the factors that may contribute to trenching

OSHA Revises Recordkeeping Guidance and Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19

On May 19, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued their latest guidance on recording cases of COVID-19 in the workplace and interim enforcement response plan. The enforcement memos

Expansion of Engine 37 Continues Safely with GBCA Safety Protocols

The expansion of Engine 37, a historic , over 125-year old firehouse in Philadelphia, slowed down during COVID-19 response, but has been able to continue safely as an essential project.

Union Carpenters Light the Way

Members of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) are lighting the way in construction: During COVID-19 response, they are working on essential projects following strict safety protocols

GBCA Member Spotlight: CSI Creative Surfaces, Inc.

CSI Creative Surfaces Inc. is a full service concrete resurfacing company that specializes in floor preparation for new construction and renovation of old concrete which includes self-leveling cements, Gypsum underlayment’s,

Philadelphia L&I Expands the Scope of “Emergency Work”

The Philadelphia Department of Licenses & Inspections has just expanded the scope of “Emergency Work” projects that are authorized to proceed under the current orders that regulate construction. Projects that