Eggs with OSHA: GBCA Safety Olympics 2022
On Wednesday, September 14, GBCA held its second Eggs with OSHA of 2022. After the regular update from Local Area OSHA Office representatives, we held our first Safety Olympics.
GBCA Members Potentially Save 158 Lives Through Fall Protection Equipment Inspections
Thank you to the GBCA members that participated in the Fall Protection Equipment Inspection campaign, held by the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council, OSHA, and GBCA. This campaign had contractors inspect
Product Recall: DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled miter saws and contact DeWALT for details on how to receive a free repair kit or to take their saw to a DeWALT
Impact of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry: 2 Years in Review
CPWR has released a Date Bulletin talking about the impact of COVID-19 in the past two years. From CPWR: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to dramatic changes in the U.S.
OSHA Announces Enhanced Nationwide Enforcement and Additional Oversight of Trench Safety
In 2022’s first six months, 22 workers have fallen victim to the deadly hazards present in trenching and excavation work – surpassing 15 in all of 2021 – and prompting
GBCA Promotes Heat Safety on 97.5 The Fanatic
GBCA is partnering with 97.5 The Fanatic to help promote heat safety to construction workers leading up to OSHA's Safe + Sound Week. Ads will run on 97.5 The Fanatic—both
2022 Safety Awards Reception
On July 14, 2022, members of Philadelphia’s union commercial construction industry gathered to celebrate the exceptional safety records of GBCA members at the 2022 Safety Awards Reception. Held at
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Working in the Heat: The Heat Index
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses working in the heat and how to check the heat index. This talk also goes into the features of the OSHA NIOSH Heat Safety
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Water. Rest. Shade.
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses OSHA's Water. Rest. Shade. campaign, what employers must do, and what workers can do to protect themselves while working in the heat. Click
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Preventing Heat-Related Illness
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses how to prevent heat-related illness, as well as the steps to take to provide first aid to someone who becomes sick with a heat-related