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
National Recovery Month Stand Downs
On Thursday, October 3, 2019, GBCA, the American Society of Safety Professionals Philadelphia Chapter (ASSP), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Med-Tex Services, Inc. came together to promote
OSHA Approves New Respirator Fit Testing Protocols
OSHA has issued a final rule that provides employers with two new fit testing protocols for ensuring that employees’ respirators fit properly. The new protocols are the modified ambient aerosol
Philadelphia Museum of Art North Entrance Grand Opening
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, the Philadelphia Museum of Art celebrated the grand opening of the North Entrance, which for decades had been used as a loading dock. LF Driscoll
Job Opportunity: OSHA Safety & Occupational Health Specialist
OSHA is hiring a CSHO position (Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, 0018) in the Philadelphia Area Office. The position is being advertised Delegated Examining (All US), Merit Staffing, and under
Eggs with OSHA & L+I
Thanks to all who attended Eggs with OSHA & L+I on September 20, 2019! GBCA is pleased to help connect our members with local representatives of OSHA and the City
Federal Judge Finds in Favor of Employees Participating in Safety Investigation
A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has awarded $1.04 million in lost wages and punitive damages to two former employees of a
GBCA Promotes Water. Rest. Shade. in 6ABC Facebook Live Video
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, GBCA co-produced a 6ABC Facebook Live video about worker safety in hot conditions. Hosted by Gina Gannon, the video was filmed at Bittenbender Construction’s LOVE
Remember to Submit Injury and Illness Data to OSHA
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers who have not already done so to submit their 2018 OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related
GBCA and Med-Tex Services Visit Construction Sites for Water. Rest. Shade. 2019
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, GBCA and Med-Tex Services, Inc. visited several GBCA member jobsites to promote awareness about heat- and sun-related risks and injuries. At each location, Dennis Dougherty,