On Friday, October 9, 2018, OSHA announced a newly issued final rule on Crane Operator Certification Requirements. In brief, OSHA’s standard for cranes and derricks in construction have been updated to clarify each employer’s duty to ensure the competency of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Safety
Hurricane Season is here, and it is time to have those important conversations and reminders on safety with your crews and clients. There is just no way to avoid it… Hurricane Season comes every year, and every year you must … Continue reading
A trained crew is a safe crew, and safety should be a top priority your job sites. According to OSHA, there were nearly 4,700 worker fatalities in private industry in calendar year 2016. Out of those, 991 (21.1%) were in … Continue reading
Just this week, the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began (June 1st), and it is essential that you and your crews are prepared for severe weather conditions. As we all know, hurricanes can devastate areas for months, even years. According to … Continue reading
With summertime comes summer heat, and there is no time like the present to prepare your crews for proper safety on the job site during the hottest months of the year. Summer time temperatures are beginning to creep up on … Continue reading
The latest update on OSHA penalties – inflation increase announced for 2018. As of January 2nd, 2018, OSHA has adjusted and increased penalties to meet inflation. In a notification issued by the Federal Register earlier this week (January 2, 2018), the … Continue reading
Being in the South, we usually focus on the heat when it comes to protecting workers from the elements. That being said, just because we aren’t facing arctic conditions doesn’t mean that workers aren’t at risk during the winter months. … Continue reading
Earlier this week, we explored some basic steps you, your family and your business can take to prepare for Hurricane Irma and hurricane conditions. As the storm nears Florida, many people are either still on the road, putting up shutters … Continue reading
If you are anywhere near Florida right now, chances are you are surrounded by panic and unanswered questions about where to go in time for Hurricane Irma’s arrival. As of the Weather Channel’s report on Wednesday September 6th (11:30am), … Continue reading
Along with the heat comes the need for safety on the job. Check out OSHA’s “Water. Rest. Shade.” campaign to bring safety to the forefront of your workers and outdoor construction projects. Record highs are challenging construction workers and contractors … Continue reading