construction safety – Compliance Consultants, Inc.

18Mar

Ladder Safety is Imperative Every Month

The American Ladder Institute recommends that ladders be viewed like any other important tool on the jobsite, and has designated March, National Ladder Safety Month, because ladder safety is essential. Ladders are more dangerous than you might think. According to OSHA, falls in general are the [...]

19Jul

CCI Conducts Stand-Downs For 500 People!

CCI is proud to report the results for our National Safety Stand-Down for Fall Prevention 2019! We reached out to our clients to schedule safety stand-downs for their workers and in the hopes of beating our numbers from previous years … and the numbers are in! In the months of May & [...]

21Nov

The Future of Construction Technology in 2019 and Beyond

13Jun

OSHA Extends Crane Operator Certification Deadline

OSHA intends to propose an extension of the November 10, 2017 compliance date for crane operator certification. A new date has not yet been provided by OSHA. CCI will keep you updated as new information becomes available. Be sure to sign up for our emails on the right to be the first to know. [...]

13Jun

Date Changes to OSHA’s Silica Standard for Construction

The compliance date for the new Construction Silica Standard has been postponed to September 23, 2017. It was originally slated to begin this month on June 23rd. OSHA is pushing the date back to work on providing additional guidance to employers. For more information on the new standard and [...]

13Jun

CCI Conducts Safety Stand-Downs for Over 300 People!

May 8th-12th was OSHA’s 2017 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Compliance Consultants reached out to our valued clients and scheduled 12 different safety stand-downs at various construction sites throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. OSHA began the National Safety [...]

20Dec

Now’s the Time for Safety Training!

Why should you provide training for your employees? Training is an important component to any safety program. A proper training program allows your employees to work safely knowing the risks and hazards that are present at the jobsite and how they should deal with them. In addition, regular [...]

30Oct

Excavation and Trench Safety

Excavation and trench work is some of the most dangerous work in the construction industry. The hazards are many: falls, falling objects, hazardous atmospheres, and trench collapse to name a few. Here are some basic protective measures to keep you and others safe when working in and around [...]

05Jul

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 most common documentation, programs, paperwork and materials that are necessary in order to comply with federal, state, and local requirements. These [...]

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, [...]