OSHA Initiative to Help Small Construction Firms
Employers can find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their occupational safety and health management system, and qualify for an exemption from scheduled Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement inspections when they request assistance from the agency’s free, confidential, and voluntary OSHA On-Site Consultation Program.
OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program Helps Small Businesses Establish Safety and Health Programs
Employers can find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their occupational safety and health management system, and qualify for an exemption from scheduled Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement inspections when they request assistance from the agency’s free, confidential, and voluntary OSHA On-Site Consultation Program. OSHA’s consultation service is available through state…
OSHA Extends Compliance Date for Electronically Submitting Injury, Illness Reports
To allow affected employers additional time to become familiar with a new electronic reporting system launched on August 1, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extended the date by which employers must electronically report injury and illness data through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA). OSHA’s final rule to…
OSHA 10 Hour Wallet Card for Construction Training
OSHA 10 Hour is a training course for people to adhere to the safety standards required in the construction field. This is one of the fields which requires specialized training. This is the reason, most of the professionals who are all set to achieve a successful career in the construction field are opting for quality…
Safety Management Systems and Their Impact on Your Business | Part Two: Organizational Communications and System Documentation
This article is a continuation in the Evolution Safety Resources series, “Your Safety Manual Isn’t Enough.” While stressing the importance of building a safety program that reaches beyond written policy, our series explains the need for a Safety Management System (SMS) while exploring common SMS components. Defined as a structured and organized means of achieving…
The New Silica Standard: What Owners Need to Know
Silica may not sound like an issue that needs to be addressed by facility owners. But this ubiquitous mineral compound is a major component of the actual bricks and mortar that companies build with, and it has made news lately as a substance being targeted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Construction companies…
Construction Safety Tips: Underground and Overhead Utility Dangers
Frick & Frack’s Fundamentals for Fatality Elimination series continues with underground and overhead utility dangers. Dangers of Utility Work When power and gas company crews get to work on underground or overhead lines, it’s important to mark off where they will be doing work and know the important safety measures to follow. Failing to properly…
Contractors Prepare for OSHA’s New Silica Rule
Contractors across North Carolina and South Carolina are preparing to address the new silica standards for construction issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The new standard was set to go into effect on September 23, but OSHA recently announced it would delay enforcement. What is the new silica standard for construction? The…
Safety Management Systems and Their Impact on Your Business | Part One: Management Leadership and Commitment
In our most recent GroundBreak Carolinas article, entitled “Your Safety Manual Isn’t Enough,” we discussed the importance of moving your business’ corporate safety policy beyond a written manual. In order for your company to truly succeed in the safety realm, you must have a collection of efforts, policies, and strategies that work together to keep your…
Construction Industry Recognizes Excellence in Safety
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas honored over 100 members for their dedication and commitment to excellence in safety. North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, Cherie Berry and South Carolina Director of Labor Licensing and Regulation, Emily F arr addressed the ABC membership and presented over 100 Safety Training Evaluation Program (STEP) awards….
