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: Worksite Safety
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
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
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
Looking to demonstrate your company’s commitment to safety? Then you may want to participate in OSHA’s first-ever “Safe and Sound” Week. While it should come as no surprise that the construction industry is one of the highest risk industries in … Continue reading
Just in time for the new year, OSHA recently issued a final rule regarding the maintenance of records for recordable injury and illness. You may have heard about a final rule being released by OSHA regarding recordkeeping for workplace injuries. … Continue reading
With temperatures rising, it is important to make sure your crews are safe and ready for summer. As mentioned in last month’s HBW Florida swimming pool report, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has this summer expected to be one of the … Continue reading
As a construction professional, you already know that safety is of the utmost importance in the industry. From the onboarding process with new crew members to safety guidelines and policies, keeping crews and clients safe on the job should be … Continue reading