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High Worker Fatality Data in Texas Prompts OSHA to Intervene and Train

» by Gina September 18th, 2009 at 2:55 pm » Comments (3)

Labor data shows that Texas has the highest number of construction worker deaths in the country last year.  Two out of 3.4 workers who die every day are Hispanics, according to the chairman of the U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association (USHCA).  Just this June, three construction workers fell to their death while working on scaffolds.  A [...]



NAHB offers free training; Partnership helps in construction safety and health

» by Karen August 14th, 2009 at 1:28 pm » Comments (0)

One of OSHA’s grantees, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and its Research Center, will be offering a free seminar on scaffold and ladder safety. NAHB is a recipient of OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, and will conduct this seminar under provisions of the said grant. The two and a half hour safety [...]



OSHA Strengthening Outreach Program; Fraudulent Trainers Targeted

» by eric July 1st, 2009 at 3:04 pm » Comments (2)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is strengthening the Outreach Training Program—a curriculum on educating employers and workers about workplace hazards—after reports of the presence of fraudulent trainers circulated. Since this Program is a voluntary initiative, independent trainers—both eligible and ineligible—have emerged for the construction and general industries.
However, despite OSHA regulation through the handing [...]



Electrical Safety: Lineman Electrocuted after Reportedly Violating the “Hot Gloves” Rule

» by eric February 12th, 2009 at 2:15 pm » Comments (1)

A lineman in Bristol, Tennessee died shortly after getting hit with approximately 7,200 volts on the job. The worker, identified as Timothy James Parks, was electrocuted while handling a primary line, according to a Sheriff’s Office report.
Parks, 30, worked for Suncoast Communications Services, Inc., a subcontractor for Ocala Electric Utility. According to [...]



Fire Prevention in Your Workplace: Getting Better Fire Safety Measures

» by eric October 3rd, 2008 at 10:32 pm » Comments (0)

Fire can create huge destructions in the workplace. If it’s not too bad, it causes minor injuries or none at all. If it’s a major one, it results in serious injuries and even fatalities.
In reality, it’s impossible to completely get rid of fire hazards in your worksite. But that’s not to say that you [...]



Railroad Safety Bills Passed by Legislators

» by greg September 23rd, 2008 at 6:28 pm » Comments (0)

This week looks like one of the busiest for the Los Angeles Council as members struggle to come up with a final deal that best addresses improvements in railroad safety.
This hustle was spawned by several train wrecks in the past, the latest of which was the collision between a freight train and [...]



Better Fall Protection in Your Workplace: News and Safety Tips

» by eric September 9th, 2008 at 9:08 pm » Comments (0)

Thanks to firefighters, two window washers in San Jose were rescued after their platform got stuck 100 feet (nine stories) in the air. They were stranded for more than an hour until the firefighters rappelled down and hoisted them up one at a time.
If you think being stranded for more than an hour in [...]



Heat Stress 101 (Part 3)

» by George Davis June 9th, 2008 at 2:59 pm » Comments (0)

Welcome to part three of our series on “Heat stress”. So far we have discussed what heat stress is, the various conditions resulting from heat stress, and what to look for if you’ve been in the sun too long. In this article I want to talk about prevention, as well as what to do if [...]



25 Safety Tips for Steel and Pipes

» by George Davis May 8th, 2008 at 8:10 am » Comments (1)

Steel building materials come in a wide variety of forms that include flat plate, coil, round and squared bars, beams, pipes, and many other shapes. Each type of steel you work with requires its own unique method of handling, storage, and transporting. There are numerous specialized fittings, attachments, and implements used to handle steel, [...]



North American Occupational Safety and Health Week

» by George Davis April 25th, 2008 at 8:04 am » Comments (0)

NAOSH week was first launched in June of 1997; Canada has been running it 10 years prior to that. In 1997 the United States and Mexico joined in. Canada has been a great help to both countries in their support and experience in occupational health and safety. NAOSH week helps to bring safety and health [...]