Building A Sustainable Future: Harnessing Recycled Materials For New Construction
- ENVIRONMENT
- June 6, 2023
By Michael Metz-Topodas & Seth Gitner, Saul Ewing LLP Contractors could start seeing six-figure fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the next few months thanks to sweeping policy changes implemented earlier this year. In a press release and two internal memoranda issued January 26, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) revised
READ MOREASA Goes to DC ASA’s Fly Ins are back. Make sure your voice is heard, and find out about the State of the Association! Join us on June 13-15, 2023 for our annual meeting, plus other activities, all in Washington DC. Be a part of democracy in action as we meet our representatives to advocate
READ MOREBy Michael Metz-Topodas, Saul Ewing LLP The swearing in of a new Congress on January 3, 2023 could mean significant changes for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its safety regulation of construction, manufacturing, and other industries—but probably not. In the current political climate, Congress will likely leave OSHA largely untouched by legislation
READ MOREBy Derek Hogan, YellowBird Heat stress is one of the most dangerous workplace hazards and is a threat to anyone working in hot environments or is otherwise exposed to extreme heat. If affected workers can’t cool down in time, they may start to experience a variety of symptoms that can lead to serious health concerns.
READ MOREBy Robert Tuman, CCR Safety Consulting Note: OSHA citations are available to the public without login and password, and easily accessed by going to the OSHA.gov website and entering “Establishment Search” in the search box on the upper right hand side. PREPARING FOR AN OSHA INSPECTION Have your safety documentation readily available and keep copies
READ MOREBy Johnny Zitko, AssuredPartners; and Roger Paveza, Vista Safety Consulting If there’s one thing I can promise…as every workplace is unique, every OSHA inspection is unique – as is every inspector. So, let’s outline the structure of the inspection, the employer’s rights, and what you can do to prepare. Employer Preparation Plan in advance! The
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