OSHA, CareerSafe Form Alliance to Protect Safety and Health of Young Workers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration signed an alliance agreement with CareerSafe to provide youth, aged 16-24, educators and administrators with information and resources on the most common hazards encountered by new workers. During the two-year alliance, participants plan to work together to promote safety and health awareness among youth in career and technical education programs regarding workplace hazards, particularly in construction, agriculture and healthcare; facilitate discussions on occupational safety and health training for youth and entry-level workers and engage youth in OSHA initiatives related to falls, and safety and health programs. Formed in 2003, CareerSafe provides … Read more

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Respirable Silica Dust Protection, Phase II: What You Need to Know

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By Jim Bohn The OSHA regulation outlining requirements for exposure to respirable silica dust has been in place for months. But not every organization has taken the steps necessary to meet the guidelines. This is a reminder that every company that works with concrete, stone or other masonry materials must meet the OSHA requirements. (Q) What if you’re working in a small area where the dust suction attachment won’t fit? Dust exposure, regardless of the environment, must be controlled. If you’re in an environment where your power tool system is too big, this will require a company to conduct independent … Read more

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Construction Group Uses Mobile Tech to Make Highway Work Zones Safer

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Fifty-four percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America. In response, association officials have launched a new mobile advertising campaign urging drivers who routinely pass through certain work zones to slow down and be alert. “There are simply too many cars crashing into too many work zones, putting too many lives at risk,” said Spokesman Ken Kubacki, chairman of AGC’s Highway and Transportation Division;  Western Region Projects executive, Granite Construction … Read more

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3 Safety Tips Beyond the Gear

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By Michael Barnes Ensuring that workers on a construction site are staying safe and responsible can be an overwhelming task for everyone involved. At any given time, there are numerous high-risk tasks being performed and it can be easy to overlook simple precautions that could prevent serious or even fatal injuries. Some examples of common risks that deserve ample recognition and attention include fall, struck-by, electrical and fire hazards. While protective gear is certainly important, the real challenge is in finding ways to go “beyond the gear” to eliminate these types of hazards, and more. There are three simple, but … Read more

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ABC, BCSP Ink Deal to Promote Construction Safety

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Associated Builders and Contractors and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on improving occupational safety and health at construction workplaces throughout the United States. The partnership is centered on developing effective prevention strategies and technologies, as well as encouraging students and other professionals to choose occupational safety and health as a career and advance their competency in that field. “ABC is committed to an incident- and accident-free workplace, which we advance through research on best practices, education and benchmarking tools—our Safety Training Evaluation Process,” said Greg Sizemore, ABC vice president of HSE & … Read more

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