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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OSHA, International Safety Equipment Association Form Alliance to Protect Workers’ Safety & Health

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the International Safety Equipment Association signed an alliance to provide members, employers and employees with information on how to properly select, use, maintain and store personal protective and safety equipment. During the two-year agreement, participants will also share information on developments in national consensus standards for personal protective and safety equipment. ISEA is a non-profit trade association for protective equipment and technology that helps employees work safely in hazardous environments. The association has partnered with OSHA to share information on Agency campaigns, such as the National … 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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OSHA Proposes Rule to Ensure Crane Operators are Qualified To Safely Operate Equipment

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed a rule to increase the safety of America’s construction sites. In addition to providing long-term clarity regarding crane operator certification requirements, the proposal reinstates the employer duty to ensure a crane operator is qualified to safely operate equipment. Under the proposed rule, a change to the categories of certifications for crane operators would ensure more operators are able to meet the requirement. The proposal discontinues a 2010 requirement, which never went into effect, that crane operator certification must include the crane lifting capacity for which the operator is certified. The … Read more

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CPWR Quarterly Data Report Examines Caught-In/Between Injuries, Prevention

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Caught-in/between hazards are among OSHA’s Focus Four causes of occupational fatalities in the construction industry. This category includes workers killed when trenches, walls, equipment or materials collapse, as well as people pinched/compressed between objects and equipment or caught in moving machinery. A new CPWR Quarterly Data Report, Caught-in/between Injuries and Prevention in the Construction Industry, examines fatality and injury statistics from 2003 to 2015. Key findings include: From 2011 to 2015, 275 construction workers died from caught-in/between injuries, more than any other major industry In 2015, 68 construction workers were killed due to caught-in/between injuries, a 33 percent increase from … Read more

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