New OSHA Resources Focus on Heat Illness and Emergency Response

As temperatures rise, so do the risks for workers—especially those in the construction trades. To help employers and workers stay safe, OSHA has released two new resources addressing heat

OSHA, CPWR, and Clayco Host Webinar for National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

In recognition of National Safety Stand-Down Week, OSHA, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, and Clayco are partnering to present a special webinar focused on preventing

Wings with OSHA: GBCA, OSHA, and Members Discuss PPE Compliance & Jobsite Safety

On February 27, GBCA members and safety professionals gathered at IBEW Local 98’s facility in the Navy Yard for the first Wings with OSHA—a refreshed version of the former

Med-Tex Services, Inc. Hosts Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics Course

This course, designed for contractors, subcontractors, facility owners, and safety professionals, covers OSHA’s Excavation Standards and provides practical knowledge on soil mechanics, shoring, trenching, and protective systems. Course topics

Department of Labor Finalizes Rule on Proper Fit Requirements for PPE in Construction

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly

Turner Construction Creates Partnership with OSHA at 2000 Arch Project

Turner Construction Company signed an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) partnership at its 2000 Arch CHUBB Center project, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to safety and

CPWR Working in Cold Weather Resource Library

Working outdoors in cold, wet, icy, or snowy conditions poses serious health risks, including hypothermia and frostbite. To help you stay safe, CPWR compiled a collection of resources offering

OSHA and CPWR’s Joint Commitment to Construction Safety

Since entering into an Alliance on January 11, 2017, with subsequent renewal on July 17, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and CPWR-The

OSHA and NAXSA Team Up to Host Free Trench Safety Summit

The Philadelphia regional Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) office has partnered with the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA) to host a free Trench Safety Summit. Join OSHA

CPWR Hosts 2 Webinars about Head Protection in the Construction Industry

This October, CPWR is hosting two webinars focused on head protection in the construction industry. On October 15, participants will gain insights into traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and their