New Fire Watch Requirements in Philadelphia
In September, the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections issued a Code Bulletin regarding new requirements for keeping a fire watch on construction and demolition sites. Fires […]
COVID-19 Exposure, Now What?
You’ve taken all the precautions. You’ve examined and re-examined all your policies and procedures to make sure that your worksite is safe and complies with all the CDC […]
What Does Mobile Equipment Have to Do With Social Distancing?
From a phrase that no one heard of a few months ago, to one that is on our minds daily, “social distancing,” has become a […]
COVID-19 is an OSHA Recordable Illness
The short answer is . . . YES. However, OSHA recently issued additional guidance for Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) that addresses the obvious […]
Winter Safety Tips for Construction Workers
Per Section 5(a)(1) of the OSHA Act of 1970, employers have a responsibility to provide workers with a place of employment free from winter weather […]
Could Your Construction Site Be an Attractive Nuisance?
Attractive nuisances can be more than just a nuisance if you find yourself faced with a lawsuit due to one. Cornell University Law School defines […]
Safety on Demolition Sites
Earlier this year, a tragedy occurred in Philadelphia when an unsupported wall at a demolition site fell onto an occupied Salvation Army store. Sadly, six […]
Working with Wet Concrete
Concrete can be hazardous in all its forms: powder, liquid, and solid; but for now, let’s focus on concrete when it’s wet. Why is it […]
Construction Start-Up Safety Checklist
The amount of safety-related items needed at a construction site before work begins can be overwhelming. We’ve put together a list of some of the […]
Emergency Action Plans
Emergency Action Plans are an important aspect of safety at your workplace and they’re required to be written and available if you have more than […]
