07Jan
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 related hazards which are likely to cause death or serious physical harm. According to OSHA’s “Winter Weather” website, employers [...]
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07Jul
3 Month Phase-In Period for Residential Construction Fall Protection Rule
OSHA’s new Residential Construction Fall Protection directive, which became effective on June 16, 2011, will not be fully enforced until September 16, 2011. OSHA hopes this three month phase-in period will give residential construction companies the time they need to get in compliance. However, [...]
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