Articles Tagged with ''jobsite safety''

A construction worker and roofer in Washington, D.C. were threatened by a man wielding an ice pick while waiting to begin work on a local business.

OSHA claims the roofing contractors exposed a dozen workers to falls from pitched roofs at heights up to 32 feet.

The U.S. Labor Dept. has launched an initiative to improve safety and enforcement in the engineered stone industry due to severe health risks from silica dust exposure. 

Troyer Roofing & Coatings in Jamesport, Mo., faces OSHA penalties after an 18-year-old worker fell to his death while not using fall protection equipment, and the company allowed others to continue working without it; citations include previous fall protection violations. 

Maintaining vigilant awareness and clear communication amidst a construction site's symphonic yet perilous sounds is vital, as U.S. Department of Labor statistics reveal.

Reiske will provide safety guidance and support to all operations business units to deliver an overall reduction of operating risk.

The Comfort Maxx Steel Harness features improved padding for optimal comfort even during extended wear and a standing D-Ring with dual lifeline connection.

In five inspections of the contractor's worksites in Honesdale and Scranton, OSHA has proposed $178,649 in penalties for repeated failures to comply with federal requirements for fall protection.