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June 2008
 OSHA, Barr & Barr Builders form safety and health partnership for construction of Brewer, Maine, cancer treatment center.
OSHA has formed a partnership with Barr & Barr Builders Inc. and the Maine Bureau of Labor Standards safety consultation project to enhance the safety and health of employees constructing the new cancer treatment center at the Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems Brewer Professional Center in Brewer.
OSHA and Association of Water and Sewer Excavators join to reduce cave-in hazards in New York City.
Reducing excavation and trenching hazards for employees who install and repair private water and sewer services in New York City is the goal of a new alliance between OSHA and the Association of Water and Sewer Excavators (AWSE), a trade association representing water and sewer installers, plumbing suppliers and insurance companies in the New York City area.
Fall hazards at Norwich, Conn., jobsite lead to $117,000 in OSHA fines for Milford, Mass., contractor.
Alex General Construction Inc. was cited for 11 alleged repeat and serious violations of safety standards following OSHA's inspection of a worksite located at 29 School St. Alex General Construction was twice previously cited in Rhode Island for similar hazards.
OSHA proposes nearly $240,000 in fines against Harrisville, R.I., steel erection contractor following Taunton, Mass., collapse.
OSHA has cited Ajax Construction Co. Inc. for 15 alleged violations of steel erection safety standards in connection with a Dec. 4, 2007, building collapse at a Taunton, Mass., worksite that injured eight employees. The Harrisville, R.I.-based steel erection contractor faces a total of $239,600 in proposed fines.
Middletown., R.I., contractor faces nearly $60,000 in OSHA fines for cave-in hazard at Newport, R.I., worksite.
OSHA has cited J.A.M. Construction Co. Inc. for alleged willful, repeat and serious violations of excavation safety standards at a Newport, R.I., worksite. The Middletown, R.I., contractor faces a total of $59,500 in proposed fines. The citations and penalties resulted from OSHA's April 15 inspection of a water line installation at the Cluny School on Brenton Road.
OSHA joins with New York City Department of Design and Construction to address construction hazards in all five boroughs.
OSHA and the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) have formed an alliance to address construction hazards in the city's five boroughs.
OSHA and Associated General Contractors renew alliance to promote construction safety.
Furthering the safety and health of Hispanic construction employees in the Houston area is the goal of renewing an alliance between OSHA and the Houston Chapter of the Associated General Contractors (AGC).
OSHA proposes $115,000 in penalties against Hollywood, Fla., contractor for safety and health violations.
OSHA has proposed $115,000 in penalties against John Moriarty & Associates of Florida Inc. (JMAF) for two alleged willful and one serious violation of OSHA standards uncovered during an inspection of the company's construction site on Brickell Avenue in Miami.
Two Massachusetts Construction Companies Fined for Storm Water Violations.
Two Massachusetts residential housing developers have agreed to pay fines totaling $35,109 to resolve storm water release violations that took place at construction projects in Millbury and Kingston. The settlements stem from construction projects that either improperly discharged storm water or occurred without having the necessary storm water permit coverage for the construction site.
Weld Safely — and Smartly.
Well-trained arc welders know that personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary to prevent
Canadian Study: Blame the Crane Operator? (5/12)
A Canadian study reports more than 350 crane operator fatalities occurred during a five- year period, reinforcing the need for every crane operator to be thoroughly trained to protect themselves as well as those working with them, according to a Sudbury, Ontario, newspaper. In the U.S., OSHA investigated more than 400 major crane accidents in a recent five-year study, concluding that one crane operator per thousand will die over a working lifetime of 45 years.
Managing Cranes and Derricks Safety Risks
Recent tragic crane events in New York City and Miami have raised public awareness of the hazards associated with crane and derrick operations and the need for greater worker protection. Approximately 80 construction workers are killed each year due to crane and derrick accidents, with an estimated 263 injuries per year.
Crashing Cranes, Deaths and the White House’s Edict.
It’s business as usual at the nation’s top workplace safety agency, and now, an edict from the White House will further stall any progress on a new crane safety rule.
Making the Business Case for Prevention through Design
One of the best ways to prevent and control occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities is to "design out" or minimize hazards and risks early in the design process. NIOSH is leading a National initiative called Prevention through Design (PtD) to promote this concept and highlight its importance in all business decisions.
Boston eyes crane safety - Second New York City collapse spurs operator licensing
The second deadly crane collapse in New York has sparked renewed safety concerns about building sites in Boston amid a flurry of tower construction. Hub officials say they plan to be even more vigilant about crane safety, with building inspectors already required to take a 10-hour course in scaffolding and hoist safety.
Court Empowers OSHA ‘Best Practice’ References
“OSHA does not have either the staff or the budget to keep its standards up to date or to write new standards that are needed,” states LIUNA General President Terence M. O’Sullivan.
Calendar of Events
American Society of Safety Engineers “SAFETY 2008” Professional Development Conference and Exposition
June 9 – 12, 2008, Las Vegas, NV.
XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work
June 29-July 2, 2008, Seoul, Korea
Ergonomics and Human Factors: Strategic Solutions for Workplace Safety and Health
September 9-11, 2008, Cambridge, MA
2008 National Safety Council Congress & Expo
Sep 22, 2008 - Sep 24, 2008, Anaheim, California
2008 National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS)”
October 21 – 23, 2008, Pittsburgh, PA.
8th Conference of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology
November 12 – 14, 2008, Valencia, Spain.
National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition (NECE) - 14th Annual
Dec 2, 2008 - Dec 5, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada.
ICOH2009 29th ICOH International Congress on Occupational Safety and Health
March 22-27, 2009, Capetown, South Africa
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