April is OSHA’s Struck-by Hazards Awareness Month
In 2020, struck-by hazards were the 2nd leading cause of worker deaths on construction sites. This month, we’ll be sharing resources to help construction crews provide ongoing training and reminders
2022 Fall Protection Equipment Inspection Campaign
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
Webinar: Protecting Workers Against Electrical Hazards
CPWR, OSHA, and AGC of America are co-hosting a webinar on electrical hazards. This webinar features Nicholas DeJesse of OSHA’s Philadelphia Regional Office. Protecting Workers Against Electrical Hazards Date: Tuesday,
OSHA Penalties Update and Injury/Illness Posting
OSHA has updated its maximum penalty amounts. Below are the maximum penalty amounts, with the annual adjustment for inflation, that may be assessed after Jan. 15, 2022. (See OSHA Memo,
Post Your OSHA Injury/Illness Forms
Just a quick reminder, establishments that are required to maintain OSHA Injury/Illness forms (300 log & 300A) for the calendar year 2021 need to complete and post their OSHA 300A
OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS
From the US Department of Labor: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is withdrawing the vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard issued on Nov. 5, 2021,
OSHA Policy on Recording and Reporting COVID-19 Cases
While OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing ETS is currently under a federal court stay, contractors must still remember OSHA’s current policy on recording and reporting COVID-19 cases. OSHA still requires
Supreme Court Places Stay on OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS
On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court reinstated the nationwide stay on implementation and enforcement of the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). As a result of
Be Prepared for OSHA’s Vaccination and Testing ETS
Arguments for the Emergency Temporary Standard are scheduled to be held today, January 6, 2022 in the Supreme Court. As of right now OSHA believes that the standard will be
Learn More About OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS
On Friday, December 17, 2021, a federal appeals court panel lifted a stay that had been placed on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS. This ETS will require all employers