Tag Archives: OSHA

Delmar, DeWalt team up to publish handbooks

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jim Austin

Delmar, part of Cengage Learning and a leading provider of learning solutions for ongoing career development and education, and DeWalt released handbooks on two of the most important topics in construction, code adherence and jobsite safety. The DeWalt Construction Safety … Read more »

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Research & Technology: Better fall prevention

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Jim Austin

Testing of fall arrest anchors connected to post-frame trusses /  By Daniel P. Hindman, Ph.D. and Lori M. Koch, M.S., M.F. / Falls are an ever present hazard on construction sites and account for a disproportionate number of fatalities and … Read more »

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OSHA launches major fall prevention campaign

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jim Austin

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a nationwide outreach campaign to raise awareness among workers and employers about the hazards of falls from ladders, scaffolds and roofs. Falls were the leading cause of death in the construction industry … Read more »

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Safety is a responsibility

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jim Austin

By Gary Auman, Legal Counsel for MRCA / In December 19, 2011, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in Compass Environmental, Inc., v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (Case No. 10-9541). This significant decision demonstrates the … Read more »

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Cover story: Making time for safety

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jim Austin

The commitment your company makes can make all the difference when it comes to the success of your business Odds are anyone holding a copy of Metal Roofing Magazine is aware of at least most of the potential dangers of … Read more »

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$102,300 in fines issued to roofer for hazards at three sites

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jim Austin

From the Occupational Health and Safety website: OSHA has cited Martha M. Alvarez, a residential roofing contractor based in Houston, with six safety violations for failing to provide fall protection at three Wisconsin jobsites. OSHA’s inspections were conducted at two … Read more »

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The excalating costs of safety’s legal aspects

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Jim Austin

By Gary Auman, Legal counsel for NFBA —— Last issue, in the first of a series of articles, I discussed the current status of fall protection as it applies to post-frame contractors. The article addressed many of the more practical … Read more »

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Getting in compliance

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jim Austin

Adjusting to changing safety requirements for fall protection By Gary Auman, Legal counsel for NFBA This is the first of a series of articles on various business related legal topics for all contractors, but which should provide important information for … Read more »

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OSHA directive: Homebuilders can no longer fall short in safety knowledge

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Jim Austin

Fall protection standards are tightening for homebuilders nationwide, and Minnesota is enforcing greater compliance before the national deadline. According to a top safety publishing executive, the key to meeting these tight compliance deadlines lies in a firm commitment to safety … Read more »

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OSHA announces three month phase-in for residential construction fall protection

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Jim Austin

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a three month phase-in period to allow residential construction employers to come into compliance with the Agency’s new directive to provide residential construction workers with fall protection. “We want … Read more »

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