Department of Labor Proposes Rule to Clarify PPE Standard, Ensure Safety of Construction Industry Workers

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment standard for the construction industry. The current standard does not state clearly that PPE must fit each affected employee properly, which the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s general industry and maritime standards do. The proposed change would clarify that PPE must fit each employee properly to protect them from occupational hazards. The failure of standard-sized PPE to protect physically smaller construction workers properly, as well as problems with access to properly fitting PPE, have long been safety and health concerns in the construction … Read more

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AEM Leads Industry Partners in OSHA Alliance to Enhance Worker Safety

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers led several industry partners in forming an alliance with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration. On June 22, AEM joined the Associated General Contractors, the Common Ground Alliance, the International Union of Operating Engineers, the National Utility Contractors Association, the North American Excavation Shoring Association and the Laborers’ International Union of North America at a signing ceremony that took place at the U.S. Department of Labor’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. with Amanda Edens, deputy assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. For more than five years, AEM has worked to establish a collaborative … Read more

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4 Types of Heat Illness + Tips to Prevent on the Jobsite

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How water, rest + shade to get the work done By Taylor Klitzke With drastic, seasonal weather changes in many parts of the country, it’s a good time to review the extra precautions that must be taken to protect our workers. On occasion, workers may be required to work in hot environments for long periods, and when the human body is unable to maintain normal temperature, heat-related illnesses can occur. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat, and several even die. To prevent heat-related illness and fatalities, superintendents must learn the signs of heat illness and … Read more

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V-Gard C1 Hard Hat Offers Higher Degree of Heat Protection

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MSA Safety Incorporated’s V-Gard C1 Hard Hat helps alleviate heat stress for workers in sunny conditions with ReflectIR Thermal Barrier technology that keeps the hard hat interior up to 20 F cooler. According to OSHA, heat is the leading cause of death among all weather-related phenomena, and is becoming more dangerous as 18 of the last 19 years were the hottest on record. Innovative features of the C1 that help to reduce heat stress include: Exclusive patent-pending ReflectIR Thermal Barrier keeps the inside of the hard hat up to 20 F cooler Full brim with 12% greater coverage provides additional … Read more

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Top 4 Ways Superintendents Can Eliminate Fall Hazards

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By Andy Wilkins Falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death and injury in the construction industry. Despite advancements in safety equipment and training, fall hazards persist, posing a significant risk to workers on construction sites. Therefore, superintendents must remain vigilant and committed to implementing effective safety measures to minimize the potential for falls. The following are the top four fall prevention strategies that can help to eliminate fall hazards on a jobsite, as well as improve OSHA compliance. 1. Prevent unauthorized roof access Limiting unauthorized access to rooftops is a critical first step in reducing fall … Read more

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