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Construction Processes, Legal

5 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q3 2023

October 26, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

As part of efforts to call out offenders and highlight safety best practices, OSHA frequently publicizes cases where inspections or investigations result in hefty fines. The biggest of these cases often involve residential builders that usually have a history of […]


Construction Processes, Legal

OSHA cites Bronx contractor for excavation hazards after deaths of two workers at JFK Airport

October 20, 2023

Via: ISHN

Two employees of a Bronx water and sewer line construction contractor were fatally injured in a trench at a construction site at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens on April 3, 2023. These fatalities could have been prevented if […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Modular building creates fewer jobsite hazards, but isn’t without dangers

September 7, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

Modular or prefabricated building methods are pitched as a way to cut down on labor, material, time and costs. And because most of the construction work is done in a factory setting instead of in the field, it’s also presented […]


Construction Processes, Legal

The Dotted Line: How contracts can protect workers from heat, smoke

July 25, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

Construction is a dangerous job in the best of conditions. But this summer, jobsite hazards have been compounded by extreme heat and choking wildfire smoke over much of the country. By late July, El Paso, Texas, had endured 33 straight […]


Construction Site Safety, Regulations

Why workers fail to wear PPE

December 13, 2022

Via: Construction Dive

No one wants an unsafe workplace, but it’s easy for employees to forget how important things like hard hats, hand protection and reflective gear can be. That’s especially true if they find the equipment or clothing hot, if it limits […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

5 best practices for improving construction worker safety

October 6, 2022

Via: ISHN

Across the U.S, there are nearly 10 million people working in almost 3.8 million construction businesses daily. Although their work is essential to keep the economy thriving, their tasks come with certain hazards. They often work under unfavorable weather conditions, […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Bill mandates breaks every 4 hours for construction workers

July 26, 2022

Via: Construction Dive

At the moment, it’s not clear what kind of impact the legislation would have for contractors. “We would have to consult with our members to see what, if any, impact this [legislation] would have,” said Kevin Cannon, senior director of […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

It’s construction season: Time for a refresher on worksite safety protocols

May 25, 2022

Via: ISHN

Every spring, as the days get warmer and the weather gets consistently drier, the construction industry ramps up their projects and construction season officially begins. And with the onset of various projects between infrastructure, specialized industrial, institutional or commercial construction, […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Report: Construction workers on the front lines of climate change risks

April 27, 2022

Via: Construction Dive

According to the LAO report, California faces five major hazards resulting from climate change: Higher temperatures and extreme heat. More frequent and intense drought. Increased flood risk. Worsening wildfires. Coastal flooding and erosion. It suggests that taking preemptive steps to […]


Construction Site Safety, Regulations

OSHA cites employer – involved in 2021 double fatality in downtown Boston – for new trench violations at East Boston worksite

February 16, 2022

Via: ISHN

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the employer involved in a February 2021 double fatality at a downtown Boston worksite and his successor company again for failing to provide employees with essential and required […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

1,499 stop work orders issued in NYC construction sweep

September 23, 2021

Via: Construction Dive

Falls on worksites are a national problem. Out of 1,102 construction fatalities in 2019, 401 resulted from falls, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The problem is even more pronounced in New York City, where since 2015, construction falls […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

OSHA sets fines at $1.3M for contractor in workers’ deaths

August 20, 2021

Via: Construction Dive

Construction Dive reached out to Atlantic Coast Utilities and Moloney for comment through publicly available contact information for the company, but the individual who answered the phone claimed it was the wrong number. In a statement obtained by the Associated […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

7 PPE Safety Tips and Tricks for Construction Workers

July 2, 2021

Via: ConstructConnect

In the construction industry, personal protective equipment (PPE) is considered the last line of defense when it comes to protecting workers from injuries on the jobsite. Employers are required to implement engineering controls and other safety measures to guard against […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

OSHA’s Fatal Four: Avoiding Construction’s Deadliest Hazards

May 3, 2021

Via: ConstructConnect

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in which is why programs and initiatives like Construction Safety Week (May 3 – 7, 2021) are so important to raising awareness about the importance of construction safety. Of the […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

OSHA launches COVID-19 National Emphasis Program, prioritizes onsite inspections

March 15, 2021

Via: Construction Dive

Even though construction employers are on the list for inspections under the program, area offices can delete employers from that list if they have had previous COVID-19-related inspections in the previous 12 months with the following outcomes: Were issued serious […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

How To Safely Use Sealants and Coatings During Construction

November 13, 2020

Via: Construction Marketing Blog

There are many different types of sealants and coatings used in building construction. When applying sealants and coatings to any surface, you need to make sure that you’re following the standard safety guidelines. Take a look at the following safety […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Scaffolding Safety in Construction | ConstructConnect

May 22, 2020

Via: ConstructConnect

We all know that fall hazards are the leading cause of construction worker deaths, accounting for about 33.5% of all fatalities in construction each year. Of the 338 construction worker fatalities attributed to falls in 2018, close to 15% were […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Construction Lighting: Ins & Outs of Illuminating Your Worksite

January 9, 2020

Via: ConstructConnect

Proper construction lighting is a critical component to worksite safety, not unlike the equipment and gear used by workers. It improves nighttime visibility, making workers less prone to hazards in the evening, and also ensuring the safety of passersby in […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Missouri company repeats trenching hazards

November 27, 2019

Via: ISHN

When OSHA inspectors saw employees of Blue Nile Contractors, Inc. exposed to trenching and excavation hazards while installing water lines at a Kansas City, Missouri jobsite, it wasn’t a first for the company. Among the violations arising from that May […]


Construction Site Safety, Hazards

Advancements in Construction Safety

November 13, 2019

Via: ConstructConnect

No matter which construction site you visit or what the job entails, there are going to be plenty of potential hazards to be found. It’s just part of the job, frankly, and those working on construction sites get used to […]