LF Driscoll Achieves National Safety Milestone at Philadelphia Hospital

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LF Driscoll’s work at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has achieved “Star” level status in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program for the 20th year in a row—making it the longest-running construction site in the country to maintain OSHA’s highest level of safety. Approval into the Voluntary Protection Programs is OSHA’s official recognition of employers who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health. The Star level marks the highest level of achievement in preventing and controlling safety and health hazards and continued development, implementation, and improvement of its safety and health management systems. In its … Read more

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OSHA Holds National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

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On May 7, Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling joined more than 1,800 construction workers, employers and other stakeholders at the National Institutes of Health work site in Bethesda, Maryland for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls. Similar stand-downs were held at worksites across the country. During these events, employers pause normal work activities and lead employees in toolbox talks or other activities such as conducting safety equipment inspections, developing rescue plans, or discussing job specific hazards. Falls from heights continue to be the leading cause of fatal injuries in construction. “The fact is, workers and employers should be … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Recognizes Live Traffic as Fifth Fatal Risk in Construction

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Ahead of this year’s Construction Safety Week 2025, Balfour Beatty announced a groundbreaking safety initiative recognizing live traffic as a fifth fatal risk in construction, which expands beyond OSHA’s long-established Fatal Four (falls, struck-by objects, electrocution and caught-in/between). According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are approximately 105,000 vehicle crashes in work zones resulting in approximately 42,000 injuries per year. The Department of Transportation also reports that approximately 900 people lost their lives in work zone crashes in 2024. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 94 to 143 construction workers per year lose their lives from vehicle incidents … Read more

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DOL Finalizes Rule on Proper Fit Requirements for PPE in Construction

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it, improving protections from hazardous conditions. “I’ve talked to workers in construction, particularly women, who have spoken of personal protective equipment that didn’t fit or was simply unavailable at the jobsite in their size,” said Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker. “PPE must fit properly to work. I’m proud of the broad support from both employers and unions for OSHA’s … Read more

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US Department of Labor seeks Nominees for Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

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The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking nominations for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and Health. The secretary will select 14 members representing the interests of employers, employees, state safety and health agencies and the public to create a broad-based, balanced and diverse committee. The remaining representative is designated by the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Members generally serve a two-year term and can be appointed to successive terms. The advisory committee meets two to four times per year. Submit nominations and supporting materials, identified by Docket No. OSHA-2024-0002, at … Read more

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