According to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2019 published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 5,333 fatal work injuries were recorded in the United States in […]
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citizen, infrastructure is important. The quality of roads, sewage, and the electrical grid are huge factors to consider in any project, but it can be especially frustrating when poor infrastructure
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As an organization responsible for worksite safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is constantly looking for ways of helping companies improve their safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. While
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Millions of construction workers work with or near electricity and electrical equipment each day; however, not all of these workers have a strong familiarity with the actual hazards of electricity.
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With the Biden administration on the horizon, we can expect to see a number of changes in the way the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s regulations are maintained and
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If your business has ever received a citation from OSHA, you know how costly a safety violation can be. But those penalties just got pricier. On January 13, the Department
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When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the United States in 2020, OSHA issued guidelines for managing workplaces and keeping employees safe from the virus. You likely referred to these
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COVID-19 is changing how the construction industry operates on a global scale. Like other industries, construction companies are making changes to their operations to improve worker safety and compliance with
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In the many months since the pandemic hit the United States, workplace health and safety rules have varied wildly from state to state. On January 21, 2021, President Biden issued
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Crystalline silica, also referred to as quartz, is a common mineral found in all naturally occurring and man-made materials, such as sand, concrete, block, brick, and natural stone and mortar.
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