Construction

Picture This! Photo Op Was a Safety Flop

Canada's Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, was photographed using a nail gun to promote a home improvement stimulus program. Too bad he wasn't wearing any PPE.

Picture This! Photo Op Was a Safety FlopVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Picture This! Leaning on the Wrong Side of Safety
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Picture This! Leaning on the Wrong Side of Safety

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Picture This! Leaning on the Wrong Side of Safety

This worker could be caught between shards of glass and a hard place as a result of leaning against a window.

Picture This! Leaning on the Wrong Side of SafetyVicky Pickford2018-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

How to Avoid Being Prosecuted for OHS Violations

A revealing glimpse into what OHS prosecutors look for when [...]

How to Avoid Being Prosecuted for OHS ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-11T00:00:00+00:00

How to Contest an OSHA Violation

What to do if you think OSHA has unfairly cited [...]

How to Contest an OSHA ViolationVicky Pickford2018-02-11T00:00:00+00:00

Georgia Contactor Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations
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Georgia Contactor Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations

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Georgia Contactor Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Violations

OSHA has proposed $108,000 in penalties against a contractor for [...]

Georgia Contactor Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Having Multiple Facilities Can Lead to Repeat Violations

To assess the risk of repeat violations, you first need [...]

Having Multiple Facilities Can Lead to Repeat ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work Site

A worker employed by a construction company was working on [...]

Hearing Required on Worker’s Firing for Use of Medical Marijuana at Work SiteVicky Pickford2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Heavy Equipment Operator Investigated for OHS Violations
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Heavy Equipment Operator Investigated for OHS Violations

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Heavy Equipment Operator Investigated for OHS Violations

Heavy Equipment Operator Investigated for OHS Violations after an excavation [...]

Heavy Equipment Operator Investigated for OHS ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Failing to Give Asbestos Training to 11 Workers is One Violation, Not 11?
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Failing to Give Asbestos Training to 11 Workers is One Violation, Not 11?

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Failing to Give Asbestos Training to 11 Workers is One Violation, Not 11?

A Texas owner planned to develop the site of a [...]

Failing to Give Asbestos Training to 11 Workers is One Violation, Not 11?Vicky Pickford2018-02-09T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Protection Issues Head Up OSHA’s Top 10 Violations

Issues involving a lack of fall protection measures were number [...]

Fall Protection Issues Head Up OSHA’s Top 10 ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-09T00:00:00+00:00

Fall Protection Number One on OSHA’s Top 10 Violations List

Fall protection issues have topped the list of OSHA’s most-cited [...]

Fall Protection Number One on OSHA’s Top 10 Violations ListVicky Pickford2018-02-09T00:00:00+00:00

Florida Contractor Cited for Alleged Repeat Violations at a St. Petersburg Construction Site
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Florida Contractor Cited for Alleged Repeat Violations at a St. Petersburg Construction Site

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Florida Contractor Cited for Alleged Repeat Violations at a St. Petersburg Construction Site

After a worker fell 100 feet from a scaffolding system, [...]

Florida Contractor Cited for Alleged Repeat Violations at a St. Petersburg Construction SiteVicky Pickford2018-02-09T00:00:00+00:00

Employer Fined $3,000 for Failing to Report Crushing Hand Injury
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Employer Fined $3,000 for Failing to Report Crushing Hand Injury

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Employer Fined $3,000 for Failing to Report Crushing Hand Injury

A worker using a log saw machine had his hand [...]

Employer Fined $3,000 for Failing to Report Crushing Hand InjuryVicky Pickford2018-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the Workplace
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Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the Workplace

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Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the Workplace

If a co-worker says or does something to upset or [...]

Six Tips for Responding Constructively to Disrespectful Treatment in the WorkplaceVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Six Ways to Take a Successful Safety Program to the Next Level

Taking a Successful Safety Program to the Next Level Paradoxically, [...]

Six Ways to Take a Successful Safety Program to the Next LevelVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Company Cited for Two Alleged Repeat Violations at Cumming, GA, Worksite
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Company Cited for Two Alleged Repeat Violations at Cumming, GA, Worksite

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Company Cited for Two Alleged Repeat Violations at Cumming, GA, Worksite

OSHA inspectors found that a utility contractor had been installing [...]

Company Cited for Two Alleged Repeat Violations at Cumming, GA, WorksiteVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Company Fined for Child Labor Violation Concerning Teen’s Death
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Company Fined for Child Labor Violation Concerning Teen’s Death

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Company Fined for Child Labor Violation Concerning Teen’s Death

A Georgia construction company has been fined $53,162 for violating [...]

Company Fined for Child Labor Violation Concerning Teen’s DeathVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Company with History of Trenching Violations Cited
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Company with History of Trenching Violations Cited

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Company with History of Trenching Violations Cited

An OSHA inspection of a water main installation project in [...]

Company with History of Trenching Violations CitedVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Construction Company and Supervisor Found Guilty for OHS Violations
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Construction Company and Supervisor Found Guilty for OHS Violations

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Construction Company and Supervisor Found Guilty for OHS Violations

While removing temporary piping on a mezzanine of a partially-built [...]

Construction Company and Supervisor Found Guilty for OHS ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Construction Company Charged with OHS Violations
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Construction Company Charged with OHS Violations

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Construction Company Charged with OHS Violations

A welder was seriously injured in an explosion while repairing [...]

Construction Company Charged with OHS ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Construction Company Cited for Alleged Willful Violation Issued $70,000 in Proposed Fines
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Construction Company Cited for Alleged Willful Violation Issued $70,000 in Proposed Fines

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Construction Company Cited for Alleged Willful Violation Issued $70,000 in Proposed Fines

An OSHA inspection found that a worker was exposed to [...]

Construction Company Cited for Alleged Willful Violation Issued $70,000 in Proposed FinesVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Construction Company Cited for Willful Violations After Worker Dies
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Construction Company Cited for Willful Violations After Worker Dies

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Construction Company Cited for Willful Violations After Worker Dies

OSHA opened an inspection at a Richardson, TX. worksite in [...]

Construction Company Cited for Willful Violations After Worker DiesVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Construction Company Fined for Alleged Repeat Violations
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Construction Company Fined for Alleged Repeat Violations

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Construction Company Fined for Alleged Repeat Violations

OSHA conducted an investigation at a Covington, LA, worksite in [...]

Construction Company Fined for Alleged Repeat ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Contractor Charged With OHS Violations
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Contractor Charged With OHS Violations

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Contractor Charged With OHS Violations

Two workers were standing on a temporary floor covering when [...]

Contractor Charged With OHS ViolationsVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00

Contractor Cited for Repeat, Serious Safety Violations Issued $146,000 in Proposed Penalties

OSHA has cited 11 repeat violations for alleged infractions including [...]

Contractor Cited for Repeat, Serious Safety Violations Issued $146,000 in Proposed PenaltiesVicky Pickford2018-02-07T00:00:00+00:00