Philadelphia Office of the Department of Public Health Relaxes Restrictions on Construction
After additional dialogue with industry stakeholders, Mayor Kenney and Health Commissioner Farley have further relaxed the restrictions on construction projects that are authorized to proceed under the current orders that regulate construction. Construction Authorization now also pertains to projects for
OSHA Focus Four Toolbox Talk: Preventing Falls Through Skylights and Holes
This year, GBCA is participating in OSHA’s Focus Four Campaign, providing resources to avoid incidents involving OSHA’s Focus Four hazards. This week’s toolbox talk is about preventing falls through skylights and holes. Scroll down to read it. Click below to
OSHA Focus Four Toolbox Talk: Preventing Falls from Equipment
This year, GBCA is participating in OSHA’s Focus Four Campaign, providing resources to avoid incidents involving OSHA’s Focus Four hazards. This week’s toolbox talk is about preventing falls from equipment. Scroll down to read it. Click below to download it
OSHA Focus Four Toolbox Talk: Fall Protection Equipment Inspections
This year, GBCA is participating in OSHA’s Focus Four Campaign, providing resources to avoid incidents involving OSHA’s Focus Four hazards. This week’s toolbox talk is about fall protection equipment inspections. Scroll down to read it. Click below to download it
Webinar: Entering the Federal Market
Interested in entering the federal construction market? The federal market can provide a lot of opportunity to contractors but can be a risk to those unfamiliar with the ins and outs of the federal government. This presentation will give contractors
Webinar: Increasing Awareness of Factors that Influence Trench Safety
The 2020 Trench Safety Stand Down Week will be June 15-19, 2020. In this webinar, learn about a collaborative effort to increase awareness of the factors that may contribute to trenching incidents and ways to mitigate the risks. Increasing Awareness of
Product Recall: Arc Flash Harness
STOP USE 3M Fall Protection Specific DBI-SALA Delta and Exofit XP Arc Flash Harnesses From 3M: Recent testing of specific DBI-SALA Delat & Exofit XP&trde; Arc Flash harnesses have returned negative test results on some units. The Arc Flash Standard
OSHA Revises Recordkeeping Guidance and Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19
On May 19, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued their latest guidance on recording cases of COVID-19 in the workplace and interim enforcement response plan. The enforcement memos will become effective on May 26, 2020 and rescinds both
Expansion of Engine 37 Continues Safely with GBCA Safety Protocols
The expansion of Engine 37, a historic , over 125-year old firehouse in Philadelphia, slowed down during COVID-19 response, but has been able to continue safely as an essential project. The Philadelphia Fire Department and construction workers on the project
Union Carpenters Light the Way
Members of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) are lighting the way in construction: During COVID-19 response, they are working on essential projects following strict safety protocols to keep themselves and the public healthy. Watch the following