Remodelers, Others Poke Holes in Arguments for Extending Lead-Paint Rule
Representatives from remodeling groups and industry associations are giving the Environmental Protection Agency numerous reasons why it should reconsider its plans to extend the lead-paint rule to...
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Take Heat Safety Seriously
Ignoring heat safety and its related illnesses could risk your employees' health and put your business at risk of thousands of dollars in fines.
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OSHA Stirs up Some Dust With Its Crystalline Silica Rulemaking
OSHA's proposed rule aims to limit worker exposure to crystalline silica, but construction industry groups are concerned about compliance costs.
View Article25 Most Popular Articles of 2013
From lead paint to lead carpenters, here are the topics and articles that got our readers' attention in 2013.
View ArticleDoes OSHA Hate Your Safety Program?
Some safety incentive plans could violate OSHA's reporting requirements. Does yours?
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Get a Grip on New Safety Efforts
As spring construction begins, new programs aim to keep workers in one piece.
View ArticleOSHA to Fine Contractor $196K for Safety Violations
Allegations involve demo/rehab job in Connecticut
View ArticleOSHA Announces New Requirements for Reporting Severe Injuries
The new record-keeping requirements went into effect on Jan. 1, 2015. Read OSHA's release in case you need a refresher!
View ArticleLumber Liquidators Laminate Linked to Health and Safety Violations; Stock Falls
60 Minutes says the firm's Chinese-made laminate flooring contains amounts of toxic formaldehyde that appear to violate CARB health and safety standards.
View ArticleOSHA Issues Temporary Enforcement of Confined Spaces Standard
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a 60-day temporary enforcement policy of its Confined Spaces in Construction standard, effective August 3, 2015.
View ArticleOSHA Fines Cotton Commercial USA and Gardia Construction More Than $367K
Texas worker was severely injured after being denied safety equipment
View ArticleReg Watch: The Latest Jobsite Safety Updates
From working in crawlspaces to using lead-safe paint, make sure you're following the current federal requirements.
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874 Fatal Injuries Recorded in Construction in 2014
New data shows that overall fatal occupational injuries increased from 2013 to 2014
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Five Products to Make Your Jobsites Safer
Go a step beyond standard safety goggles with these new standouts
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OSHA Issues Final Rule to Curb Silica Dust Exposure
Rule slashes allowable exposure limit by 80%, mandates increased training for employees
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3 Quick Ways to Get Into the New Silica Rule
Pay extra heed to the table showing which practices will keep you out of trouble.
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New Jersey Contractor Fails 21 Inspections, Fined Almost $900,000
Through OSHA investigations, a New Jersey contractor with a “callous disregard for its employees” is now facing nearly $900,000 in proposed federal fines, authorities have announced.
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OSHA Issues Final Rule on Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
The new rule, released today, hopes to "nudge" employers and employees to prevent workplace injury and illnesses.
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OSHA Fines to Jump 78% Effective Aug. 1
Change in penalties implements 2015 law that adjusts current penalties for inflation
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Protect Your Jobsite Crews from the Summer Heat
Don't wait for heat to impact your jobsites. Take preventative action now, says BUILDER contributor Jen A. Miller.
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