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,
Keep Our Workforce Safe in the Heat
Hot weather is already here! This year, OSHA is reminding contractors that there is more to working in hot weather than providing water. The Water. Rest. Shade. campaign highlights different
INTECH Construction Holds Falls Safety Stand Down at Mixed-Use Project
On Friday, May 6, 2022, INTECH Construction held a Safety Stand Down in support of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction at its 5th and Spring
Bittenbender Construction Holds Hybrid Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
On Friday, May 6, 2022, Bittenbender Construction, LP, held a hybrid safety stand down as part of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. The stand down
Certify Your National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
Remember to CERTIFY your Stand-Down! As in previous years, employers and other stakeholders will be able to download Certificates of Participation and provide feedback on their experiences following their Stand-Down.
GBCA Members Hold Stand Downs to Prevent Falls in Construction
May 2-6, 2022 was OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week. Several GBCA members participated in this campaign and took time at their projects to remind workers
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
May 2-6, 2022 is OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week! What is a Safety Stand-Down? A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk
This Year, Make Sure that Your Fall Protection Equipment is Safe
This year, GBCA, OSHA, the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council, the Philadelphia Building Trades Council, and the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters are working together to promote awareness of