GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: 6 Foot Lanyards at Heights of 18 Feet or Less
Just because your workers are tying off when working at heights does not mean that they are safe. Make sure that the lanyard is not too long, and that the anchor
Studies Show Value of Masonry Apprenticeships for Safety
Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to better understand how to reduce wear-and-tear injuries and boost the productivity of skilled construction workers.Studies
GBCA Safety Update
In November 2017, GBCA welcomed a new Director of Safety Services, Frank Durso. In addition to working with GBCA's Safety Committee, Frank is hoping to visit you, our members, to
GBCA Safety: Working in Cold Weather
It may be cold outside in Philadelphia, but work still has to happen.CPWR has some helpful tips on dealing with extreme weather on the job site.
New Study Shows Technology and Design Improve Construction Safety
A new study from Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) and United Rentals, reveals two critical trends for improving construction safety
GBCA Safety Committee Presents: OSHA Silica Table 1 Symposium
On December 13th, Local OSHA Area Director Theresa Downs presented an interactive guide to Table 1 compliance with OSHA’s new silica standards. The presentation Included case studies and applied real
OSHA’s New Electronic Recording and Reporting Criteria
OSHA has released further explanation to its new Electronic Reporting Requirements (ITA). You can download it here:To learn more, check out our recap of October’s Eggs with OSHA, which includes
GBCA Safety Committee and OSHA present Silica Compliance Table 1 Symposium
OSHA’s new Silica rules may make sense on paper, but putting them into practice might still be a challenge. On December 13, local OSHA Area Director Theresa Downs will present
Construction Jobsite Safety and Emerging Devices
From CONEXPO-CON/AGG:Introducing new devices and technology at the construction jobsite can help with safety and productivity—and now there is a whole new crop of emerging devices that is going to
Safety Webinar: Electrocutions and Prevention
On November 15, 2017, The Center for Construction Research Training is holding a 30-minute webinar, Quarterly Data Report: Electrocutions and Prevention in the Construction Industry.Electrocution is a leading cause of