OSHA focuses on the Focus Four hazards
During the months of February, March, April, and May, OSHA asks that all companies focus their safety meetings and toolbox talks on the Focus Four hazards. The GBCA will be
Cold Weather Safety
It’s that time of year when snow, ice, freezing rain, and windy conditions can make a cold day an extremely hazardous one. Follow these safety tips and protect your workers:Learn
Holiday Safety Tips
Fire ProtectionInstall smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home, especially near sleeping areas. If you already have detectors, test them, and replace the batteries annually.Keep a
Holiday Safety Tips
Nothing can dampen the holiday spirit quicker than a seasonal accident. Follow these tips to ensure your holiday season is festive and accident free.Turkey FryersSet up the fryer outdoors on
Electrical Hazards
One of OSHA’s Focus Four hazards, hazards which result in the most construction fatalities, is Electrocution. It takes very little electricity to cause serious injury or harm. Common household current
Last Call for Registration for Breakfast with L+I
This is last call for registration for Breakfast with L & I. Join us on Thursday November 10th, at the Loews Hotel at 12th and Market Streets in Philadelphia, for
The #1 Killer in Construction
The #1 cause of fatalities in the construction industry is falls. Improper ladder and scaffold usage, lack of guardrails, lack of fall protection gear, and failure to assess the hazards,
Breakfast with L&I
Join us on Thursday November 10th, at the Loews Hotel at 12th and Market Streets in Philadelphia, for a buffet breakfast and to hear Elizabeth “Betsy” Baldwin, Director of the
DID YOU KNOW? Safety: Hand and Power Tools
According to OSHA the employer is responsible for all tools and equipment used on a worksite EVEN IF IT IS BROUGHT ONTO THE WORKSITE, AND EXCLUSIVELY USED, BY THE EMPLOYEE.The
Employer Responsibilities under OSHA
Under the OSHA law, employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace. This is a short summary of key employer responsibilities:Provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and