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Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Washington, DC 20210

Contact

200 Constitution Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20210

http://www.osha.gov

Toll Free:(800) 321-OSHA (6742)

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The Construction Industry Needs More Fall Prevention Awareness, OSHA Believes

OSHA holds a voluntary event, May 3 -7, that encourages a break in production to spread the importance of fall prevention — an important event for the crane industry.

OSHA Cites Repeat-Offending Contractor after 14-year-old Installing Roofing Suffers Critical Injuries in Fall

Double M Roofing & Construction apparently had fall-protection equipment on site but owner and employees were not using it, as they did two weeks later when OSHA again discovered the company owner and crew working at height without fall protection

OSHA Orders Roofing, Building Products Company to Reinstate, Pay Damages to Whistleblowers

Gulfeagle Supply violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act when it terminated workers who refused to drive unsafe company trucks

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OSHA Proposed Rule to Reduce On-the-job Chemical-related Illnesses and Injuries

OSHA's proposed update to the Hazard Communication Standard is intended to increase worker protections and reduce the incidence of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries.

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OSHA Announces Increase in Civil Penalty Amounts for 2021

Civil penalty amounts for OSHA violations are being increased based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2021.

OSHA Reminds Employers to Report Injury and Illness Records

OSHA requires companies with 250 or more employees and certain establishments with high rates of injuries and illnesses to submit the 2020 Form 300A electronically by March 2, 2021.

OSHA Issues Stronger Guidance on Coronavirus Protection Program Implementation

Stronger worker safety guidance is intended to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks.

OSHA Accepts Nominations for Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

OSHA is seeking nominations for 14 members with expertise in construction-related safety and health issues to advise in developing standards and policies affecting the industry.

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OSHA Issues Guidance to Employers on Frequently Cited COVID-19 Standards

Documents are based on data from citations issued, many of which were the result of complaints, referrals and fatalities.

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OSHA Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Recordkeeping, Interim Enforcement Plan

OSHA clarifies recordkeeping requirements for cases of COVID-19, as well as outlines its interim enforcement response plan during the pandemic

OSHA Warns Against Retaliation for Reporting Unsafe Conditions During Coronavirus

Agency reminds employers it is illegal to retaliate against workers if they report unsafe and unhealthful working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic

OSHA Updates National Emphasis Program on Trenching and Excavation Safety

Updates to the program were made in response to a recent spike in trenching fatalities

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[VIDEO] Stopping Falls, Saving Lives

When employers and employees work together, falls can be prevented and lives can be saved

Video: OSHA Explains New Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

Video: OSHA Explains New Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

This OSHA video (1:23 min.) explains new reporting requirements effective January 1, 2015, for employers under Federal OSHA’s jurisdiction

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Video: Prevent Electrocutions When Working with Cranes Near Power Lines

This OSHA prevention video describes how to prevent deaths and injuries from employees' contact with overhead power lines while using cranes

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Video: OSHA Presents "Deadly Dust" Silica

In this video from OSHA (9:14 min.), learn more about how dust control methods can help limit workers' exposure to crystalline silica

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Video: Demonstration of OSHA Heat Safety Tool Mobile App

The app allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for their worksites and, based on the heat index, displays a risk level to outdoor workers.

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Video: Construction Safety - General Protection

Reduce or eliminate preventable construction injuries through education, controlling hazards and wearing personal protective equipment

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The Construction Industry Needs More Fall Prevention Awareness, OSHA Believes

OSHA holds a voluntary event, May 3 -7, that encourages a break in production to spread the importance of fall prevention — an important event for the crane industry.

OSHA Cites Repeat-Offending Contractor after 14-year-old Installing Roofing Suffers Critical Injuries in Fall

Double M Roofing & Construction apparently had fall-protection equipment on site but owner and employees were not using it, as they did two weeks later when OSHA again discovered the company owner and crew working at height without fall protection

OSHA Orders Roofing, Building Products Company to Reinstate, Pay Damages to Whistleblowers

Gulfeagle Supply violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act when it terminated workers who refused to drive unsafe company trucks

Cc Feb13 Corrosion 10880629 (1)

OSHA Proposed Rule to Reduce On-the-job Chemical-related Illnesses and Injuries

OSHA's proposed update to the Hazard Communication Standard is intended to increase worker protections and reduce the incidence of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries.

OSHA Issues Stronger Guidance on Coronavirus Protection Program Implementation

Stronger worker safety guidance is intended to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks.

Gavel And Hardhat Istock Gettyimages 177783 5ddd843186809

OSHA Announces Increase in Civil Penalty Amounts for 2021

Civil penalty amounts for OSHA violations are being increased based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2021.

OSHA Reminds Employers to Report Injury and Illness Records

OSHA requires companies with 250 or more employees and certain establishments with high rates of injuries and illnesses to submit the 2020 Form 300A electronically by March 2, 2021.

OSHA Accepts Nominations for Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

OSHA is seeking nominations for 14 members with expertise in construction-related safety and health issues to advise in developing standards and policies affecting the industry.

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OSHA Issues Guidance to Employers on Frequently Cited COVID-19 Standards

Documents are based on data from citations issued, many of which were the result of complaints, referrals and fatalities.

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OSHA Frequently Asked Q&A Confirms N95 Respirators Protect Against the Coronavirus

OSHA’s new FAQ explains why an N95 respirator is effective at protecting users from the COVID-19 virus.

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OSHA Webinar Launches 7th Annual National Stand-Down To Prevent Falls

Webinar on September 14 will kick-off the week-long National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

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7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls to be Held September 14-18

OSHA is encouraging employers to provide safety demonstrations on fall protection equipment, conduct talks regarding fall-related hazards, safety policies, goals and expectations and promote the event on social media.

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OSHA Reminds Employers of Important Protections for Working Safely in Summer Heat

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OSHA Issues Guidance to Ensure Uniform Silica Standards Enforcement

New directive provides OSHA compliance safety and health officers with guidance on how to enforce the silica standards’ requirements.

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As More Businesses Reopen, Worker Safety and Health Remains OSHA Priority

OSHA reminds employers that worker safety remains a priority amid both coronavirus and common workplace hazards

New Jersey Contractor Racks Up $1.9M in OSHA Fines for Willful and Serious Violations

Dept. of Justice filed suit early in 2019 against the framer to collect 2013 and 2017 penalties, and new investigations beginning last December yielded citations for exposing workers to safety hazards at four Bergen County, New Jersey sites

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National Safety Month: OSHA Guidelines on Staying Safe at Work

OSHA has issued posters listing steps workplaces can take to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus.

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OSHA Issues Guidance to Help Construction Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Guidance includes recommended actions to reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus as construction businesses restart operations

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OSHA Adopts Revised Enforcement Policies For Coronavirus

As states begin reopening their economies, OSHA has issued two revised enforcement policies to ensure employers are taking action to protect their employees

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U.S. Department of Labor Offers $11.5 Million In Worker Safety and Health Training Grants

The grants will fund training and education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards, including the coronavirus

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OSHA Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Recordkeeping, Interim Enforcement Plan

OSHA clarifies recordkeeping requirements for cases of COVID-19, as well as outlines its interim enforcement response plan during the pandemic

OSHA Warns Against Retaliation for Reporting Unsafe Conditions During Coronavirus

Agency reminds employers it is illegal to retaliate against workers if they report unsafe and unhealthful working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic

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OSHA Revises Program to Reduce or Eliminate Worker Exposure to Silica

The final rule on Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica was published in 2016 to curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in U.S. workers by limiting exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

OSHA Enforcement and Compliance Increased Significantly in 2019

2019 statistics show a significant increase in the number of OSHA inspections and a record amount of compliance assistance