Construction Industry Voices Concerns with Silica Rule

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Construction Industry Safety Coalition has concerns with the final rule on respirable crystalline silica recently released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It appears, upon initial review, that the 1,772-page final rule contains some of the same problematic provisions that the CISC previously identified and shared with the agency. CISC has been an engaged participant in the rule-making process since OSHA put forth the proposed rule two and a half years ago. “NAHB has long advocated the importance of the rule being both technologically and economically feasible,” said Ed Brady, chairman of the National Association … Read more

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Final Rule Announced to Improve U.S. Workers’ Protection from ‘Respirable’ Silica Dust

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced a final rule to improve protection for workers exposed to respirable silica dust. The rule will curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America’s workers by limiting their exposure to respirable crystalline silica. “More than 80 years ago, Labor Secretary Frances Perkins identified silica dust as a deadly hazard and called on employers to fully protect workers,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. “This rule will save lives. It will enable workers to earn a living without sacrificing … Read more

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OSHA and Crane, Hoist and Monorail Partners Renew Alliance

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Crane, Hoist and Monorail Partners recently renewed their alliance to improve the safety and health of workers who manufacture and use cranes, hoists and monorails. During the five-year agreement, the alliance will address preventing worker exposures to electrical shock, electrocution, falls from elevation and being struck-by moving equipment. Through the alliance, participants plan to develop best practice fact sheets and training resources that address electrical hazards, falls and struck-by incidents, and new technology used in the crane, hoist and monorail industry. The alliance will promote cooperative program initiatives including … Read more

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National Safety Stand-Down Highlights Importance of Fall Prevention

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other federal safety agencies recently announced they have designated May 2-6 for the third annual National Safety Stand-Down. The event is a nationwide effort to remind and educate employers and workers in the construction industry of the serious dangers of falls – the cause of the highest number of industry deaths in the construction industry. OSHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Center for Construction Research and Training are leading the effort to encourage employers to pause during their workday for topic … Read more

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OSHA, Independent Electrical Contractors Renew Alliance

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently renewed its alliance with the Independent Electrical Contractors Inc. During the five-year agreement, the alliance will primarily focus on providing agency staff with 70E and arc-flash training, and preventing worker exposures to electric shock and arc flash hazards. Through the alliance, participants will also promote awareness of OSHA campaigns on preventing falls and heat illness, as well as promote a culture of safety through outreach, particularly to small businesses and workers with limited- and non-English speaking skills. “For more than a decade, OSHA and IEP have had a productive partnership … Read more

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