OSHA Seeks Nominations for Construction Advisory Committee

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OSHA and the Secretary of Labor are seeking nominations for new members for the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, according to a notice posted in the Federal Register. The committee last met more than a year ago, and the terms of all of its members have since expired. ACCSH advises the Secretary of Labor and the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on construction industry standards and policy related to safety and health. Members generally serve staggered two-year terms. OSHA seeks nominations for 14 new members in the following categories: Five members who are qualified … Read more

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Driving Schedule through Teamwork

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Methods for staying ahead, anticipating future challenges By Josh Farr As a superintendent, there are three things that are completely non-negotiable on a job: creating a safe culture on the jobsite, ensuring customer satisfaction and meeting the schedule. For many, even the word “schedule” can evoke immediate feelings of stress as it can be one of the most obstacle-riddled parts of construction. What makes it that way, is how it ties into every decision a project team makes. When evaluating safety, there are countless opportunities to ensure safe work planning. While you’re digging into drawings and establishing your job flow, … 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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Western Specialty Contractors Launches Program to Re-Evaluate Safety on Changing Jobsites

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The construction industry is fast-paced and ever-changing. Change can be exciting for workers and their supervisors, but it can also be challenging. Not taking the time to ask the right questions about safety when a job changes can potentially lead to unsafe choices, accidents and delays. Starting in May, Western Specialty Contractors launched its S-T-E-P-P-S (Stop, Think, Employees, Public, Property, Safety) Program designed to get workers to ask the right questions about safety during job changes and develop the answers that will prevent accidents. “Since their jobs change every day, Western is requiring that every worker and their foremen STOP … Read more

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DEWALT LANYARD READY Solutions Available for Select Corded, Cordless Tools

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DEWALT’s LANYARD READY solutions are now available for select corded and cordless tools. These integrated solutions offer options to tether select corded and cordless tools to rigid structures on jobsites when working at heights with a maximum lanyard length of 2 meters, helping to secure the tool in case it’s dropped. The solutions are available in two ways: pre-installed or by a DEWALT service center where attachment points can be installed on select cordless DEWALT drills and impact drivers. Kitted LANYARD READY cordless tools such as the 20V MAX* Brushless Hammer Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit include an integrated lanyard attachment … Read more

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