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Safety: Page 15
Safety
Milwaukee intros 3 new headlamps including the rechargeable Beacon, which doubles as PPE
Milwaukee has expanded its lineup of headlamps for construction, trades and industrial work with the introduction of three new lamps. Two of the new lamps are powered by removable, rechargaeble batteries that charge via USB: the new Beacon Hard Hat Light and the Low-Profile Headlamp. The third, the Spot/Flood is nonrechargable and is instead powered […]
September 12, 2019
Safety
OSHA: St. Louis contractor reaches $71,603 settlement for trench violations
A St. Louis contractor has reached an informal settlement of $71,603 in penalties for exposing workers to possible trench collapse, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. On February 14 in St. Charles, Missouri, an employee of J.H. Berra Construction was installing a sewer pipe in a 13- to 14-foot trench that had […]
September 9, 2019
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Roadbuilding
N.Y. police disguised as workers ticket 266 drivers for work zone violations
Police officers in New York recently stepped up enforcement on reckless driving in work zones – by going undercover as construction workers. New York State Police issued 266 tickets as part of “Operation Hardhat,” which it conducted with the New York State Department of Transportation. During the crackdown, officers mingled into road work areas and […]
September 9, 2019
Safety
S. Dakota contractor faces $58,343 in penalties for trench violations
A South Dakota contractor faces penalties of $58,343 for a worker being in a trench without proper cave-in protection, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. On April 29, Midwest Excavating LLC of Sioux Falls was repairing a residential water leak. OSHA said a worker entered the trench, which was 7 feet 6 […]
September 6, 2019
Safety
Close minor cuts on the jobsite without stitches with the ZipStitch
The ZipStitch laceration kit provides surgical-quality wound closure for minor cuts up to 1.5 inches long, the company says. The kit includes two 1.5-inch strips that are connected by four zip-ties that can be adjusted to close the wound. It does not require any needles or puncturing the skin. “ZipStitch acts as a scaffold or […]
September 3, 2019
Safety
OSHA seeks construction industry input on expanding silica Table 1 compliance
Almost two years after enforcing tougher federal rules to reduce construction workers’ exposure to silica dust, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering comments to expand its Table 1 compliance standards, which could make it easier for construction firms to comply. The Table 1 standards outline actions to reduce silica dust exposure for specific […]
August 27, 2019
Safety
Colo. contractor charged with manslaughter in trench collapse death
A Colorado general contractor faces a charge of felony manslaughter after a worker died from a trench collapse in 2018. Rosario “Chayo” MartĂnez was working in an 8-foot-deep trench in Granby, Colorado, attaching a copper pipe to a main line when the trench collapsed and buried him June 14, 2018, according to the U.S. Occupational […]
August 26, 2019
Roadbuilding
ARTBA certification seeks to curb work-zone deaths, set industry standard
For the past three years, a safety certification program for the road construction industry has been quietly gaining momentum. The Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals began in 2016 as a response to the hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries that occur each year in road work zones. Since then, the program […]
August 26, 2019
Safety
Ore. contractor faces $20,000 in fines following trench deaths
An Oregon irrigation and landscaping contractor faces penalties of $20,000 following a trench collapse that killed two men in Idaho, according to Occupational Safety & Health Administration records. On April 10, Javier “Jay” Ortega Jr., 59, of New Plymouth, Idaho, and Arcenio Carrillo, 51, of Vale, Oregon, were installing irrigation pipes in New Plymouth when the […]
August 20, 2019
Safety
Milwaukee transforms the hard hat into a working tool and accessory system
Milwaukee Tools is getting into the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in a big way and this summer they showed us a new hardhat design you’re going to want to check out. The Milwaukee hard hats will protect your brainpan like any other hard hat, but they have designed them with six accessory slots/mounting points […]
August 8, 2019
Safety
Trench death leads to proposed fine of $145,860 for Ohio contractor
An Ohio plumbing contractor faces proposed fines of $145,860 following a trench collapse that killed a 43-year-old employee during a residential sewer installation project. Payne Enterprises of Dayton was cited for two repeat violations for failing to install adequate collapse protection and for not having a competent person inspect the trench before employees entered it, […]
August 8, 2019
Safety
OSHA encouraging employers to participate in Safe + Sound Week
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will join businesses and organizations nationwide to recognize the importance and successes of workplace safety and health programs during Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18. The event encourages employers to participate in Safe + Sound Week by implementing workplace safety initiatives, and highlighting workers’ contributions to improving safety. […]
August 5, 2019
Safety
Sony’s portable air conditioner could become a sought-after gadget on construction jobsites
You probably know this already but it’s hot outside. Record-breaking hot, actually. This past June is now the hottest June on record. Beyond that, it was “the 414th consecutive month recording above-average global temperatures,” according to weather data reported on by CNN. And few people know this harsh reality more than the folks working on […]
August 2, 2019
Safety
12 gadgets under $15 for relief when working in the heat
The guidelines for dealing with heat are fairly simple – drink lots of water, take frequent breaks in a cooler area, and wear lightweight, breathable clothing. But construction workers who want a little extra help with the heat might want to try one of these gadgets that can be found online for less than $15.  […]
July 30, 2019
Safety
Trench violations lead to $212,158 in proposed fines for Mo. contractor
A Missouri contractor faces $212,158 in proposed penalties for exposing employees to potential trench collapse, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration. R.V. Wagner Inc. of Affton, Missouri, was installing concrete stormwater pipes January 11 in St. Louis without a trench box or other trench protection and no safe exit from the trench, […]
July 25, 2019
Safety
Two workers die in trench collapse in Ala.
Two workers for a drainage company died July 23 in a collapsed trench in Hoover, Alabama. The trench was 8 feet deep, and the buried workers were found 7 feet down, according to al.com. Hoover Fire Department Capt. Scott West said the department received the call at 3:04 p.m. and were using hand shovels to […]
July 24, 2019
Safety
Construction safety and the importance of saying “stop”
After the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse, the report noted failure to communicate and acknowledge safety concerns which are exactly why safety is so important.
July 17, 2019
Safety
OSHA reminds employers to protect workers from extreme heat at work sites
Heat illness prevention programs for workers exposed to high temperatures should include access to water, rest, and shade. Learn more here on Equipment World.
July 10, 2019
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