OSHA: Partnership with PA Construction Workers and On-Site Consultation

OSHA Signs Partnerships to Protect Pennsylvania Construction WorkersOSHA’s Strategic Partnership Program provides opportunities for OSHA to partner with employers, workers, professional or trade associations, labor organizations, and other interested stakeholders. Strategic

2017-10-20T12:00:00-04:00October 20th, 2017|Categories: Safety|Tags: , , , |

OSHA Announces 30-Day Enforcement Policy for the Silica Standard in Construction

On Wednesday, September 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memorandum (attached) to OSHA Regional Administrators announcing how the Agency will handle enforcement of the new silica

2017-09-23T12:00:00-04:00September 23rd, 2017|Categories: Safety|Tags: , , |

OSHA Issues Proposed Rule to Extend Compliance Deadline for Crane Operator Certification Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to extend the employer's responsibility to ensure crane operator competency and enforcement for

A message from OSHA: Genie Lift Product Safety Notice Release

Product Notice :    170008Description:           System Relief Valve PressureModels Affected:   GS-3384, GS-3390, GS-4390 and GS-5390Date:                      May 5, 2017 Issue:Genie has become aware that the System Relief Valve Pressure in the above

2019-06-21T09:31:33-04:00September 4th, 2017|Categories: Safety|Tags: , , |

GBCA & Med-Tex Services Promote #waterrestshade OSHA Campaign

On Thursday, July 27, 2017, hardworking construction professionals in Philadelphia received respite from the summer heat, thanks to the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA), the commercial construction association of Greater

2019-06-21T09:33:18-04:00July 30th, 2017|Categories: Safety|Tags: , , , , |

OSHA launches application to electronically submit injury and illness data on August 1

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will launch on Aug. 1, 2017, the Injury Tracking Application (ITA). The Web-based form allows employers to electronically submit required injury and illness data

2017-07-23T12:00:00-04:00July 23rd, 2017|Categories: Safety|Tags: , , |