GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: March 11, 2019
For the month of March, GBCA is providing toolbox talks in support of the American Ladder Institute’s National Ladder Safety Month. Each year, over 100 people in the US die
Eggs with OSHA: Safety Technologies
On March 1, 2019, despite snowy road conditions, Philadelphia Region Safety Professionals gathered for the first Eggs with OSHA of 2019!In addition to updates from OSHA, attendees learned more about
Get Compliant with the New OSHA Crane Operator Evaluation Requirement
Check out the latest episode of AGC of America’s ConstructorCast and learn about what you need to know to stay compliant with OSHA’s new crane operator evaluation requirement. OSHA is now
OSHA Trainer Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake OSHA Training Cards
A certified Occupation Safety and Health Administration training agent admitted to submitting false reports and selling fraudulent training cards to carpenters to improperly establish that they were certified in safety
OSHA Fall Protection Resources and Important Dates
OSHA has developed a collection of compliance assistance resources to address falls in the workplace, the leading cause of worker fatality in the construction industry. Falls can be prevented if
OSHA Trainer Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake OSHA Training Cards
A certified Occupation Safety and Health Administration training agent admitted to submitting false reports and selling fraudulent training cards to carpenters to improperly establish that they were certified in safety
Temporary Enforcement Policy for Crane Operator Evaluation Requirements
The Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualifications final rule published on November 8, 2018, requires employers to document their evaluation of their crane operators went into effect on February
OSHA Final Rule to Protect Worker Privacy
OSHA has issued a final rule that eliminates the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and
GBCA 2019 Focus Four Hazards Campaign
In 2019, GBCA will be promoting safety awareness around OSHA’s Focus Four Hazards: Fall Hazards, Electrocution Hazards, Struck By Hazards, and Caught In-Between Hazards. The goal of this campaign is
OSHA Updates Silica FAQs
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has posted new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the agency’s standard for respirable crystalline silica in general industry.OSHA developed