High Suicide Rate Among Male Construction Workers
In a recent CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the construction and extraction industries in the US had the highest rates of suicide among male workers between 2012 and 2015.
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: December 3, 2018
Cold and flu season is upon us!This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Flu Prevention and Safety Tips: Safety is a way of life: Plan for your future.
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: November 26, 2018
Cell phones are everywhere, and becoming more commonly used as a tool on construction job sites. They can also be a major distraction and job site hazard.This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: November 19, 2018
As temperatures dip during the winter months, construction workers face the occupational hazard of exposure to the cold.This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Working in Cold Weather: Safety is a
GBCA Featured in OSHA QuickTakes
GBCA’s Eggs with OSHA program was featured in the November 16, 2018 issue of OSHA’s newsletter, QuickTakes.Links in the article:RegulationsInspection ProcessCooperative ProgramsVoluntary Protection Programs GBCA’s Eggs with OSHA brings contractors together three
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: November 12, 2018
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Work Boots & Safety: Many workers don’t realize or think about the importance of their safety footwear. We know that we should not use
OSHA Provides Interim Compliance Guidance For Crane Operators
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance on how to comply with crane operator certification requirements until the new final rule becomes effective.OSHA
OSHA’s 11 Most Common Silica Citations
OSHA’s new silica standard has been in effect for the past year, and OSHA is increasing its silica inspections across the United States to keep employers compliant. Since September 2017,
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: November 5, 2018
Falls in construction are still a cause of fatalities on construction sites. Leading edges are also a large factor. Do your employees know how to use fall protection equipment on
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: October 29, 2018
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Halloween Safety:Keep yourself and your family safe this Halloween! Safety is a way of life: Plan for your future.