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New Construction PPE Rule Requiring “Proper Fit” Takes Effect
A new federal rule took effect January 13 that requires construction workers to have personal protective equipment that fits ...
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OSHA Will Require Construction Employers to Consider Body Type When Providing PPE Starting January 13
Construction employers must be ready for a federal safety rule that takes effect on Monday. A major update to the Occupational Safety and ...
Contractor denies OSHA allegations claiming he's at fault for fatal construction accident
OSHA claims Clifford Lane knew the worksite was unsafe before a retaining wall collapsed, killing Lane's brother.
Suburban contractor faces another OSHA fine for alleged safety violations
A suburban contractor is facing his fifth fine from OSHA in two years due to alleged safety violations. The Department of ...
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OSHA’s New PPE Fit Requirements for the Construction Industry
Effective December 12, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized an update to its personal protective equipment ...
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RIGID Constructors Cited for Safety Failures After Worker’s Drowning
RIGID Constructors LLC faces over $50,703 in penalties for failing to prevent a worker’s drowning at a North Carolina ...
Construction Fatalities Hit Highest Number in More Than a Decade
Across all industries, a worker died every 99 minutes from a work-related injury in 2023, the U.S. Labor Department report found.
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OSHA Fines Alabama Contractor After Site Manager Electrocuted
“Electrical work is inherently dangerous, and industry employers must ensure basic safety standards are met to prevent a needless tragedy like this,” said Joel Batiz, OSHA area ...