WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration renewed its alliance with the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute to provide information and training resources to help protect the safety and health of workers involved in waterproofing, sealant and restoration activities. The alliance will focus on issues related to falls, small business, motor vehicle safety and hazard communication. “Workers in the sealant, waterproofing and restoration industry experience many of the hazards common to the construction industry, particularly fall hazards,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels. “By renewing our alliance with SWR Institute, we … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a national safety stand-down from June 2-6 to raise awareness among employers and workers about the hazards of falls, which account for the highest number of deaths in the construction industry.   “Falls account for more than a third of all deaths in this industry,” said Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. “We"re working with employers, workers, industry groups, state OSH plans, and civic and faith-based organizations to host safety stand-downs that focus on recognizing hazards and preventing falls. We are … Read more