IRS COVID-19 Tax Tips Series Begins
To help taxpayers understand issues related to COVID-19, the IRS started a special series of Tax Tips focused on the Economic Impact Payments, tax scams and other emerging issues. The
Governor Wolf Provides Guidance for Construction to Resume on May 1
All businesses in the construction industry in the commonwealth are permitted to resume in-person operations starting Friday, May 1 – one week earlier than previously announced. Yesterday evening, the Wolf
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Ladder Duty Ratings
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides explanation and clarification about ladder duty ratings. This rating system will help you select the appropriate ladder, and using the appropriate ladder will
PA Governor Wolf Announces Restart of Construction Projects on May 8
Governor Wolf announced this afternoon that both residential and commercial construction will be permitted to reopen on May 8th under additional strict requirements. Projects will have to commit to continue
OSHA Relaxes Enforcement of Recordkeeping Requirements for COVID-19 Cases in Construction
OSHA is not requiring most employers outside of the health care industry to record cases of COVID-19 among their employees, under interim guidance for enforcing OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR
Temple SBDC Offers Resources to Small Businesses During COVID-19 Response
To help small businesses during COVID-19 response, Temple University’s Small Business Development Center is sharing resources and offering virtual consultations. Click below for a list of small business resources, including
Check Out Who’s Providing Safety Equipment and Services During COVID-19 Response
During COVID-19 response, everyone is looking for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as other safety gear, such as face coverings, per the CDC’s recommendations. In construction, workers must be
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Ladder Inspections
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides reminders on how to inspect a ladder before use. Ladder Inspections DOWNLOAD GBCA also has toolbox talks for working during the
WEBINAR: COVID-19 and the Construction Industry
CPWR and The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) are pleased to co-host this webinar on how COVID-19 is impacting the construction industry. For construction workers, potential exposure sources include having
Help Get PPE to Healthcare Workers During the Coronavirus Response
GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council encourages GBCA members to give—if they can—during coronavirus response. While everyone has been affected, there are some communities that have specific needs during the COVID-19 response.