Silica Hazard Alert Cards
GBCA members interested in obtaining Silica Hazard Alert cards that they can utilize as teaching tools should contact Angela Hendrix at ahendrix@64.207.152.120 to have some mailed to their office. The
OSHA Unveils FY2017 Top Ten Most-Cited Standards
Fall protection again topped the list, which was revealed Sept. 26 at the NSC conference before a standing-room-only crowd.The FY2017 Top Ten:1. Fall Protection, 1926.501, 6,072 violations2. Hazard Communication, 1910.1200,
Safety Notice from OSHA: Operator Protective Alarm
Safety Notice : 170004Description: Operator Protective Alarm (OPA)Models Affected: Multiple – See NoticeRelease Date: September 22, 2017Genie has determined that the Operator's Protective Alarm (OPA) installed on any of the
New Toolbox Talks: Silica
GBCA has posted a new Toolbox Talks on the Safety Section of the GBCA website. Silica is found in many materials common on construction sites, including sand, concrete, rock, mortar, and
Resources to Help Your Company Understand and Implement the New Silica Standard
Silica exists just about everywhere on and off construction sites. It’s the second most abundant mineral in the earth’s crust, and it’s contained in sand, brick, block, concrete, tile and
OSHA Announces 30-Day Enforcement Policy for the Silica Standard in Construction
On Wednesday, September 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memorandum (attached) to OSHA Regional Administrators announcing how the Agency will handle enforcement of the new silica
OSHA Silica Rule Enforcement Begins September 23
AGC Continues to Provide Resources for MembersOn Sept. 7, AGC held a comprehensive webinar detailing not only the requirements of the U.S. the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) respirable crystalline silica
Focus on Safety: Belcher Roofing
Belcher’s Safety Department, led by Bill Reis, recently launched a new Safety Campaign that has already proven to be highly successful. The campaign is based on the concept of "I
FREE AGC Webinar: Silica
WebEd: OSHA's New Silica Standard for Construction: Are You Equipped to Comply?September 18, 2017 | 2:00 - 3:30pm ETFREE to AGC-Members and Non-Members On September 23, 2017, the Occupational Safety and
OSHA Issues Proposed Rule to Extend Compliance Deadline for Crane Operator Certification Requirements
WASHINGTON, DC – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to extend the employer's responsibility to ensure crane operator competency and enforcement for