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Tag: U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Page 2
Safety
Trench collapse in Neb. that injured 2 results in $106,078 proposed fine
A construction company in Nebraska receives $106,078 in OSHA citation fines for a trench collapse that injured two workers. Details here on Equipment World.
May 22, 2019
Safety
OSHA rule changes expected to save contractors money
OSHA's rule changes will affect the construction industry in a big way. The changes could result in $5.8 million a year in savings to the construction industry.
May 20, 2019
Safety
OSHA’s Stand-Down urges contractors to break for fall-prevention talks
The Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in construction is a voluntary event designed for employers to talk with workers about fall hazards and fall prevention.
May 7, 2019
Safety
Father-to-be and father of 5 killed in Colorado trench collapse
On April 16th, Jorge Baez Valadez and Christopher Lee Ramirez lost their lives in a trench collapse. OSHA is investigation the incident. More details here.
May 1, 2019
Construction Equipment
OSHA publishes final crane rule, sets enforcement date for employer evaluations
The final rule requires employers to train operators to perform assigned crane activities, evaluate those operators and then document successful completion.
November 8, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
OSHA: Crane operators must be certified by crane type by Nov. 10
OSHA will accept operator certifications based on the type of crane and certification based on type and capacity, but only crane-type certification is required.
November 6, 2018
Safety
OSHA to boost enforcement, outreach to prevent trench collapses
OSHA is ramping up a national program to stop excavation & trench collapses, which includes increased public outreach followed by stepped up enforcement.
October 9, 2018
Business
Subcontractor faulted for 2 deadly excavation cave-ins in 6 months, sued for $50 million
A subcontractor is caught up in a massive lawsuit after two fatal excavation cave-ins in a span of 6 months. Get details on the lawsuit on Equipment World.
September 18, 2018
Safety
Worker, 27, buried in trench collapse in Idaho dies
A 27 year old man was working inside a trench when it collapsed on him. The collapse resulted in his death. More details on the tragic story on Equipment World.
September 10, 2018
Safety
Va. contractor faces $300K in penalties for silica dust violations
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health observed Lanford Brothers of Roanoke, VA, violate five areas of worker safety and issued citations for each. Learn more.
September 5, 2018
Safety
Still confused about silica rules? These new OSHA videos, tools should help clear the air
Videos on the OSHA website demonstrate how to comply with Table 1 standards while using certain devices. Check them out here on Equipment World.
August 23, 2018
Safety
El Paso company fined $190K for unsafe trench, its fifth trench violation in 2 years
OSHA fines El Paso Underground Construction $190,642 for failure to protect workers from possible trench collapse. Get the details on Equipment World.
August 9, 2018
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