Â鶹ÊÓƵremains actively involved in litigation against OSHA’s Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process final rule (walkaround rule), which allows an unlimited number of non-employee third-party representatives, including activists or even competitors, to access employer worksites during OSHA inspections.
This free webinar on September 19, 2pm - 3pm Eastern, is designed to equip leaders with essential tools for addressing suicide risk and fostering a supportive work environment. It will provide practical insights into recognizing warning signs, initiating sensitive conversations, and implementing effective support systems to ensure employee well-being and safety. Learn more and register here.
Each year, Â鶹ÊÓƵrecognizes outstanding companies and professionals in the industry for their passion and commitment to safety through the:
On September 4, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched an online tool that allows users to search the agency’s severe injury report database and view trends related to workplace injuries occurring in states covered by federal OSHA.
Every year, Â鶹ÊÓƵrecognizes outstanding companies and professionals in the industry for their passion and commitment to safety through the following awards programs:
On August 30, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially published their proposed standard addressing heat illness in outdoor and indoor settings in the Federal Register.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and September 9 – 13 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the unique challenges we face in the construction industry that can impact mental health and increase the risk of suicide, as well as strategies to reduce these risks and save lives. To access resources and register to participate, visit constructionsuicideprevention.com.
The Proposed Standard. On July 2, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published their proposed standard addressing heat illness in outdoor and indoor settings. The proposal codifies many of the heat safety practices the construction industry already uses to protect workers. Those measures, which broadly fall into the categories of water, rest, shade, and training, were crafted by contractors as part of their general duty obligations to protect workers from hazards associated with high temperatures. However, OSHA has not addressed the disparate impacts of heat in various parts of the country. The impacts on worker safety of a 90°F day in Mississippi are different than a 90°F day in Alaska. The final version of the rule should take into account regional differences in weather patterns.
As August 11th – National 8-1-1 Day – approaches, consider the role that responsible excavation plays in the safety of your workforce.