Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers, accounting for 269 of the 775 construction fatalities ...

OSHA’s new program aims to make workplace safety inspections more collaborative, offering guidance over penalties for ...

OSHA will host the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) in Washington on Feb. 22, 2024. According to a release dated Jan. 25, the day-long session, running ...

Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get ...

OSHA has entered a strategic partnership with Harvey Construction Corp. to promote worker safety and health during the construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center. Under the agreement, OSHA and ...

OSHA investigated the cause of a floor collapse during the construction of a BPG-owned apartment complex last year. The federal office found the developer and its subcontractors didn't train employees ...

Fall hazards are one of the most serious and persistent risks in the construction industry, especially in roofing and other construction work at elevation. Whether workers are installing shingles, ...

A proposed rule from the U.S. Dept. of Labor to broaden its regulation about employee representation on workplace safety inspections has drawn widespread opposition from contractors. The change would ...

OSHA says Spanish-speaking workers in the construction industry will benefit from information featured in the updated version of the eTool de Construccin La Prevencin De Fatalidades, which recently ...