If you’ve ever experienced an unexpected visit from an OSHA inspector, you know how important it is to be prepared. If you haven’t, consider this: OSHA has jurisdiction over 7 million worksites and, ...
The last earthly contact Siarhei Marhunou had with a construction material was with a 2 x 4 that was part of a protective guardrail on the balcony where he had been installing siding. The barrier had ...
APPLETON — An Appleton roofing contractor faces a $281,000 fine after federal inspectors claimed it failed, again, to protect employees from deadly fall hazards. On July 7, the U.S. Department of ...
Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...
As crisp and colorful leaves begin to fall and a chill ruffles the air, that can only mean one thing: It's time for Long Islanders to make sure home is prepared for fall, and the even colder winter ...
An administrative law judge has instructed a Rochester commercial roofing company to pay a $16,782 financial penalty for two serious fall protection and ladder safety violations. The news comes after ...
FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - Two roofing companies are facing penalties after a deadly accident at a Florence County construction site. The South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined ...