Eggs with OSHA: Excavation and Trenching Safety
On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, over 55 safety professionals gathered for GBCA’s first Eggs with OSHA of 2020. OSHA representatives James Harrity and Scott Shimandle, and Monica Rakoczy of EnterTRAINING
OSHA Injury Reporting Due
Remember that March 2, 2020, is the deadline for electronically reporting your OSHA Form 300A data for calendar year 2019. Collection began January 2, 2020. The collection of CY 2019
OSHA to Increase Enforcement of Silica Standard
OSHA will be increasing enforcement efforts for Silica Standard compliance. OSHA’s research has shown that compliance with the new standards are lacking and it will be enforcing the new standards
OSHA Names New Philadelphia Regional Administrator
The U.S. Department of Labor has selected Michael Rivera as the new Regional Administrator for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Philadelphia region. Prior to accepting this position, Rivera
Eggs with OSHA – December 2019
On December 10, safety professionals came together to discuss safety issues surrounding asbestos, especially in the context of demolition and abatement. Thanks to our speakers: Alan Lloyd, Associate Vice President
OSHA Cold Weather Resources
As we enter colder weather, OSHA has resources to help avoid or handle weather-specific hazards on the jobsite. Download OSHA QuickCards, Fact Sheets, and Pamphlets: LEARN MORE For
Understand the OSHA Inspection Process
OSHA has a new video that explains how the inspection process is helping to keep workers safe. This video provides a general overview of the OSHA inspection process.
Free Trenching Safety Training Video
OSHA Region 6 and OSHA Education Centers in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, have developed a free one-hour video presentation in English and Spanish on trenching and excavation safety. Watch it
OSHA Implements New Weighting System For Workplace Safety and Health Inspections
OSHA is updating its weighting inspection system to place greater emphasis on addressing fall hazards. From GroundBreak Carolinas: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced
Silica Standard Table 1 Survey
Even after OSHA implemented its silica standard, silica is a major issue for all levels of construction, even down to the finishes, such as manufacturing kitchen countertops. OSHA is seeking