Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. OSHA 5 top offenders are repeats from the year before, and the year before that. … about How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
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Getting on the Same Page as your Building Inspector
Building inspectors and contractors share the same target: to complete a build safely and efficiently so that they can satisfy the homeowner. While there has historically been a disconnect between the two parties, there’s a … about Getting on the Same Page as your Building Inspector
Causes and Prevention of Cancer in the Construction Industry
Workers in the construction industry develop certain types of cancer at higher rates than the general population. While the word “cancer” creates a visceral response of fear in anyone who hears it, there are ways … about Causes and Prevention of Cancer in the Construction Industry
Risks and Liabilities of Workplace Violence
The term “going postal” became a morbid joke throughout the end of the 20th century. You don’t hear it used much anymore. Media coverage of mass shootings reaches saturation levels within 24 hours of an … about Risks and Liabilities of Workplace Violence
Silica Dust Rule
If you’re in the dark about what the new silica-dust rule means for you, you’re not alone. The new standard is by far one of OSHA’s most comprehensive and complex health and safety regulations to … about Silica Dust Rule
A Safety Stand Down with Caddell Construction
The week prior to OSHA’s National Safety Stand Down is Caddell Construction Safety Week––and as you can expect, it’s extremely thorough. The Ǵ team got a chance to catch up with a few members of … about A Safety Stand Down with Caddell Construction
Construction’s Deadliest: The Top 5 OSHA Violations (and How to Avoid Them)
Lack of fall protection and improper use of scaffolding contributed to nearly 40% of construction fatalities in 2014. While the industry voices concern over the high fines for these violations, the damage is far greater … about Construction’s Deadliest: The Top 5 OSHA Violations (and How to Avoid Them)
How to Make Your Superintendent the Safest Super in the World
One of the toughest aspects of a superintendent’s job is safety. They often visit work sites to ensure everything’s in order from a safety perspective. But, as soon as they walk away, someone removes a … about How to Make Your Superintendent the Safest Super in the World
Only You Can Prevent a Safety Violation
With all the safety courses and toolbox talks going on, it’s hard to imagine that anyone on a construction site today can forget to put on safety glasses, wear a hardhat, safely climb a ladder, … about Only You Can Prevent a Safety Violation
Why Fall Protection Continues To Be OSHA’s Top Offender Year, Over Year, Over Year
At the top of the most often cited is fall protection. Believe it or not, it’s held this position for six years in a row. It’s not difficult to see why OSHA inspectors take this … about Why Fall Protection Continues To Be OSHA’s Top Offender Year, Over Year, Over Year