Eggs with OSHA: L&I Excavation Contractor Requirements
On December 1, GBCA held its last Eggs with OSHA of 2022. OSHA’s local representatives, Jake Ladd, James Touey, Theresa Downs, and Bret Robinson, gave updates about OSHA’s activities
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Trenching and Excavation: OSHA Requirements
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses OSHA's requirements for Trenching and Excavation. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a multi-page handout. See more toolbox talks about excavation
Temporary Power and Lighting in Construction Training
On November 15, GBCA hosted an electrical training on all applicable OSHA federal regulations and National Electrical Code (2017) requirements for temporary power and lighting on construction and renovation projects.
OSHA Announces Changes to Reporting Injuries and Illnesses
Employers must connect their Injury Tracking Account to a Login.gov account to submit their 2022 workplace injury and illness data next year. The OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA) has
Eggs with OSHA: GBCA Safety Olympics 2022
On Wednesday, September 14, GBCA held its second Eggs with OSHA of 2022. After the regular update from Local Area OSHA Office representatives, we held our first Safety Olympics.
GBCA Members Potentially Save 158 Lives Through Fall Protection Equipment Inspections
Thank you to the GBCA members that participated in the Fall Protection Equipment Inspection campaign, held by the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council, OSHA, and GBCA. This campaign had contractors inspect
OSHA Announces Enhanced Nationwide Enforcement and Additional Oversight of Trench Safety
In 2022’s first six months, 22 workers have fallen victim to the deadly hazards present in trenching and excavation work – surpassing 15 in all of 2021 – and prompting
GBCA Promotes Heat Safety on 97.5 The Fanatic
GBCA is partnering with 97.5 The Fanatic to help promote heat safety to construction workers leading up to OSHA's Safe + Sound Week. Ads will run on 97.5 The Fanatic—both
OSHA to Revise Standards for Occupational Exposure to Lead
OSHA has published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise its standards for occupational exposure to lead. Recent medical research on workplace lead exposure shows adverse health effects can
Philadelphia Building Trades Council Safety Committee and OSHA Heat Stress Initiative
The Philadelphia Building Trades Council Safety Committee is hosting an in-person meeting and training session to review OSHA’s Heat Stress Initiative. The training will include a presentation of the initiative,