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 ...
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment standard for the construction industry. Content provided by OSHA The current ...
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Historically, fall harnesses were not known for their comfort or fit. For example, the best-in-class gear until the mid-20th century was a simple body belt. The problem, however, was that the body ...
OSHA’s requirements under the general duty clause state that “each employer shall furnish to each of its employees employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death ...
In response to a lawsuit filed in January by the AFL-CIO and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, the Department of Labor promises that by November OSHA will issue a final rule on its ...
On March 12, the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and eight other safety organizations called on OSHA to update, on an expedited basis, its incorporated-by-reference references to the ...