The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Directorate of Construction Director Scott Ketcham gave a review of the agency’s focus on the construction industry at the American Bar ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a final rule that revises the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. Under the revised ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After a scaffolding collapse took the lives of three construction workers in early January, there’s a new focus on safety at ...

On January 3, 2025, Andy Biggs (R - AR - 5) introduced a new, if exceedingly brief, piece of legislation that would result in the abolition of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Mindy Uber joined the firm nearly 20 years ago. Since then, she’s seen the industry evolve in areas that range from PPE ...

Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get ...

In construction safety, one thing is certain: there’s a lot of uncertainty. Every worksite presents a constantly evolving array of hazards, which means the risk of injury is constantly fluctuating, ...

OSHA said the rule clarification will fortify the existing rule to make it more understandable and to ensure that workers of all sizes have the right fit. Amy Roosa, founder of The Safety Rack, a ...

OSHA has entered a strategic partnership with Harvey Construction Corp. to promote worker safety and health during the construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center. Under the agreement, OSHA and ...

“Our regulatory review found that the 1989 excavations standard has reduced deaths from approximately 90 per year to 70 per year," OSHA Administrator Edwin Foulke Jr. said. "In addition, overall ...

BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - According to a report released by OSHA, a contractor could have done more to prevent a steel worker’s death in April at the mega site in Ellabell. Federal workplace safety ...

"Construction workplaces are among the most hazardous workplaces in this country today," said OSHA Administrator John L. Henshaw. "This partnership is an important step in working with the CMAA ...