WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis will re-establish the charter of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. The group advises the secretary on formulating safety and health standards and policies that affect construction workers and the construction industry. The charter will expire in two years. “Since OSHA’s inception, ACCSH has played an important role in furthering the safety and health of workers in the construction industry,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Dr. David Michaels. “The members’ advice and recommendations are extremely valuable to the agency because they have … Read more

ST. LOUIS, MO —   The American Society of Concrete Contractors awarded its highest Fleet Safety Award to L. Keeley Construction, Sauget, Ill.   The winners were selected on the basis of the number of miles driven and number of accidents in 2009.   L. Keeley Construction accumulated 2,160,000 miles for 2009 with zero accidents. Certificates of Recognition were awarded to 12 other ASCC members. – For contractors driving up to 499,000 miles in 2009:   Edwards Concrete Co., Winter Garden, Fla.; Epiphany Construction Services, Thornwood, N.Y.; Royal Coat,   Morehead City, N.C.; and Burgess Concrete Construction, Moline, Mich. – … Read more