CPWR Webinar: How to Address ‘Leading Edges’ and Other Barriers to the Use of Overhead Anchorage for Work at Heights

In honor of National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Week, join CPWR for an interactive webinar featuring a panel of industry experts as they address the

Wings with OSHA: GBCA, OSHA, and Members Discuss PPE Compliance & Jobsite Safety

On February 27, GBCA members and safety professionals gathered at IBEW Local 98’s facility in the Navy Yard for the first Wings with OSHA—a refreshed version of the former

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 can lead to serious health risks such as hypothermia and frostbite. To help keep workers safe, CPWR has compiled a

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