GBCA 2019 Focus Four Hazards Campaign
In 2019, GBCA will be promoting safety awareness around OSHA’s Focus Four Hazards: Fall Hazards, Electrocution Hazards, Struck By Hazards, and Caught In-Between Hazards. The goal of this campaign is
Temporary Enforcement Policy for Crane Operator Evaluation Requirements
The Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualifications final rule published on November 8, 2018, requires employers to document their evaluation of their crane operators went into effect on February
OSHA Final Rule to Protect Worker Privacy
OSHA has issued a final rule that eliminates the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: February 4, 2019
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Working with Electricity: Safety is a way of life: Plan for your future.
GBCA Wants to Showcase Philadelphia Construction Safety
GBCA is participating in the 2019 National AGC Safety Awards, and wants to recognize our members for their safe practices on the job site. GBCA members are automatically AGC members
OSHA Updates Silica FAQs
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has posted new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the agency’s standard for respirable crystalline silica in general industry.OSHA developed
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: January 28, 2019
Sometimes incidents occur, but we’re lucky: no injuries or damages take place. These “near misses,” however, are warnings of safety hazards on the job site. This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk
OSHA 2019 Penalties Update
The Department of Labor has published the annual penalty adjustments for each agency, including OSHA, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. The new penalty levels will apply
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: January 21, 2019
Falls are one of the main causes of incidents on construction job sites. OSHA permits covers for floor openings, but there are specifications for these covers to ensure everyone’s safety.
OSHA Using Drones for Safety Inspections
Some employers are consenting to having OSHA conduct safety inspections of facilities with drones. In 2018, this practice was done at least nine times following incidents where worksites were considered