GBCA OSHA 30 Training Course
On November 4-7, 2019, GBCA held an OSHA 30 Training Course. The OSHA Outreach Training Program for the construction industry provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance,
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Falling from Heights
Falls are one of the main causes of construction job site incidents. Take a moment to understand how a simple fall can lead to a very serious injury or fatality.
BIM Technology Makes Safer Job Sites
Construction companies have been using Building Information Modeling (BIM) to model and sequence safety, prevent incidents, automate safety logistics checks, run through installation details prior to site visits and eliminate
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: 6 Foot Lanyards At Heights Of 18 Feet And Less
Whether it’s working from a boom lift, walking steel, or any other height, “tying off” will do no good if your personal fall arrest system allows you to strike the
Free Trenching Safety Training Video
OSHA Region 6 and OSHA Education Centers in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, have developed a free one-hour video presentation in English and Spanish on trenching and excavation safety. Watch it
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Cell Phone Use
Many incidents on job sites take place when we’re not paying attention or distracted. This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses a common workplace distraction today: Cell Phone Use. Workplace
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Hazard Recognition
The first step of worksite safety is to know the hazards to avoid. This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses general hazard recognition. Hazard Recognition DOWNLOAD Safety
OSHA Implements New Weighting System For Workplace Safety and Health Inspections
OSHA is updating its weighting inspection system to place greater emphasis on addressing fall hazards. From GroundBreak Carolinas: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced
COSS and Diminishing Human Error Safety Training
The University of Delaware, in partnership with the Delaware Valley Safety Council, offers nationally-recognized courses to safety-focused professionals in a wide range of industries. These intensive training programs are taught
Silica Standard Table 1 Survey
Even after OSHA implemented its silica standard, silica is a major issue for all levels of construction, even down to the finishes, such as manufacturing kitchen countertops. OSHA is seeking