Not Silica Safety Compliant? Think enforcement of the September 2017 silica safety regulation isn’t a high priority for workplace safety officials? Better think again. OSHA and state safety agencies are aggressively ramping up inspections…

Sizing up scaffold safety Concrete repair is one of the fastest growing segments in the construction industry. Some experts believe this market will top $21 billion annually in a few years. Concrete contractors are understandably drawn to…

The Dangers of Silica Exposure What is silicosis? Silicosis is a disease of the lungs caused primarily by the breathing of dust containing crystalline silica particles. This dust can cause fibrosis or scar tissue formations in the lungs…

Being smart about head protection Across the country, contractors paid more than $1.3 million in fines during 2016 for not complying with OSHA Section 1926.100 head protection guidelines. Section 1926.100 requires contractors to provide…

Falling objects are a bigger threat than you might think. According to OSHA, there were 937 workers in private sector construction killed on the job in 2015. Being struck by an object on the jobsite accounted for almost 10 percent of those…

It’s not just about how much you weigh by yourself. Be sure to think about who else will be using the ladder. When choosing a ladder make sure to include the weight of the items you’ll be wearing as well as the things you’ll be carrying up …