Construction

OSHA has proposed an update of its decades-old standards on silica exposure. Read what the proposed requirements are, and what some stakeholders are saying about it.

Durham, NC – The incidence of falls from heights among union carpenters in Washington state dropped more than 80 percent from 1998 to 2008, according to a new study from Duke University.

Washington – OSHA’s notice of proposed rulemaking for crystalline silica was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 12, officially opening the rule’s public comment period.

Rockville, MD – Several construction industry trade associations have formed a coalition in response to OSHA’s proposed rule on crystalline silica.

Being complacent or working too quickly with power tools can lead to injuries. Experts say hands-on training and using tools with safety features can help prevent incidents.

Kansas City, MO – Construction sites throughout four Midwest states will be participating in an OSHA-sponsored safety stand-down Sept. 3 to raise awareness about fall hazards.

Washington – OSHA has launched a webpage to address safety and health issues specific to female construction workers.

Washington – OSHA has announced it will issue a proposed rule to revise the agency’s standards on occupational exposure to crystalline silica.

Washington – OSHA recently published four guidance documents as part of its campaign focusing on fall prevention in the construction industry.

Silver Spring, MD – Fear of negative consequences such as losing work, becoming ineligible for incentives or being labeled a “complainer” may keep construction workers from reporting injuries, according to a new study from the AFL-CIO-affiliated Center for Construction Research and Training.