New Heat Safety Tool App Released
NIOSH and OSHA recently released the redesigned, co-branded OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App. This version replaces the app previously created by OSHA in 2011. The app calculates the heat index
Using Tech to Improve Safety on Construction Sites
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), reports out of 4,379 worker fatalities in the private industry in 2015, there were 937 or 21.4% in the construction industry alone. That
June 12-18 is OSHA’s “Safe and Sound Week”
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced today it has designated June 12-18, 2017, as “Safe + Sound Week,” a new nationwide effort that calls on organizations of
Torcon Safety Stand-Down Video
Torcon hosted a Safety Stand-Down event on-site at Villanova University’s Lancaster Avenue Development project. During the event, nearly 100 construction workers gathered to learn about construction safety and fall protection.
General Building Contractors Association Recognized by City Council for Raising Awareness of Construction Safety in Philadelphia
Philadelphia (May 25, 2017) — General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) was presented today with a resolution from Philadelphia City Council in formal recognition of its work that has increased awareness
Toolbox Talks #6 & #7
Download the final Toolbox Talks for OSHA's Focus Four Campaign. The month of May was focused on Falls.
General Building Contractors Association Recognized by City Council for Raising Awareness of Construction Safety in Philadelphia
On Thursday, May 25, 2017, General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) will be presented with a citation from Philadelphia City Council in formal recognition of its work that has increased awareness
Tool Box Talk: Falls #3
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Free webinar and live Facebook chat on roofing and construction safety to be held as part of National Safety Stand-Down
To raise awareness of fall hazards, OSHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Center for Construction Research and Training will hold the fourth annual National Safety Stand-Down to
Tool Box Talk: Falls #2
May 8 - 12, 2017 marks the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Download #2 and #3 of the Tool Box Talks below: