OSHA announced that it has updated the National Emphasis Program (NEP) on preventing trenching and excavation collapses in response to a recent spike in trenching fatalities. The NEP will increase
On Wednesday, September 3, 2018, Benjamin Evans and Richard Ryan of the University of Pennsylvania, and Jim Harrity of OSHA, spoke at Eggs with OSHA. This was the final installment
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Tools and Equipment Inspection: Daily inspections and workarounds:Conduct daily walk-arounds of job sites, paying special attention to equipment. Safety walk-arounds help managers and owners
This week's GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Handheld Grinder Safety:Additional Points to Discuss:Where should angle grinders NOT be used?What can we do at this workplace to ensure we use angle
From 3M™ Fall Protection“3M Fall Protection is issuing the attached Stop Use and Recall Notice regarding the 3M™ DBI-SALA® 16 Ft. Talon™ Self Retracting Life Line. We have detected a
One of the first steps to being safe is recognizing potential hazards on the job site.This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Hazard Recognition:Safety is a way of life: Plan
On September 11, 2018, GBCA held its first annual Safety Awards Reception at Yards Brewing Company! At this reception, we honored recipients of the GBCA Project Safety Awards and the
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses managing Hangovers and Dehydration:
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Scaffold-Use Safety: While this Toolbox Talk provides tips for working on scaffolds safely, all employers must make sure that workers who work on scaffolds are
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Flammable Liquids on the Job Site: We also include some fire extinguisher reminders in this toolbox talk – a worthwhile reminder to give throughout
