Eggs with OSHA: December 2021
On Thursday, December 9, safety professionals and members of the Philadelphia region’s commercial construction industry gathered for GBCA’s final Eggs with OSHA program of 2021. Local OSHA representatives James Harrity
COVID-19 and the Holidays
GBCA and AGC of America continue to encourage members of the construction industry to stay healthy and take the necessary precautions against COVID-19. In particular, we encourage that all eligible
Upcoming PA One Call Webinars in 2021
PA One Call is still offering webinars to help you better understand its processes, services, and regulations in 2021. Don’t miss these webinars that will help your company maintain compliance.
AGC Trenching & Excavation Hazards in Construction Training
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), from 2015 to 2018, the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) reported 103 total trenching and excavation-related deaths, an average of 25
OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing ETS Temporarily Halted
The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals has put a temporary halt on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Emergency Temporary Standard. READ THE COURT FILING OSHA is currently
Electrical Safety for Non-Electricians
On November 4, 2021, GBCA and IBEW Local 98 partnered to present an electrical safety training. This workshop was designed for non-electricians: project managers, superintendents, foremen, safety professionals, and other
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS
UPDATED November 9, 2021 with AGC's Summary of OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing ETS. On November 4, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
2021 Eggs with OSHA
On September 22, 2021, GBCA held its first in-person Eggs with OSHA in over a year! Safety professionals from across the Philadelphia region gathered to learn more about OSHA’s 2022
Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
On Thursday, September 9, 2021, President Biden issued two Executive Orders regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for federal workers and federal contractors, as well as more details of the White House’s
Philadelphia COVID-19 Protocols Clarification for Construction Workers in Healthcare and Higher Education
On August 13, 2021, the City of Philadelphia mandated that workers in healthcare and higher education be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 15. Since then, the City has shared with