Emily Buenzle - Wed September 12, 2018
Ford Recalls F-150 Pickups: What You Need to Know
Ford recently recalled around 2 million F-150 pickup trucks across North America due to a seat belt issue, where the belts spark and ignite fires. The recall covers vehicles between 2015 and 2018, and follows an investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that began in August 2018 about fires in the trucks, the Chicago Tribune reported....
ARTBA - Thu September 06, 2018
ARTBA: Century-Old Rule Stifling Transportation Innovations, Safety
A 1916 rule enacted by President Woodrow Wilson's administration is curbing 21st century transportation innovations that could improve safety and quality on the nation's major roadways, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) said in Sept....
Emily Buenzle - Thu August 23, 2018
How to Handle an Aging Workforce
There's no doubt about it: many industries across the nation are seeing an increase in aging workers. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, close to 20 percent of the country's workforce is over the age of 65—and by 2020 more than 25 percent of all workers will be older than 55, Safety + Health reported....
Emily Buenzle - Wed August 15, 2018
New State Law Expands Public-Private Partnerships to Fund Infrastructure
New Jersey's Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed a bill to expand the state's use of public-private partnerships to help with certain key infrastructure projects. According to Steve Sweeney, Senate president, these partnerships will provide local, county and state governments the ability to get these projects done, WHYY reported....
Emily Buenzle - Mon August 13, 2018
Rope Swing Excavator: It's All Fun and Games Until…
Construction equipment is for construction projects, right? Not necessarily. Occasionally, thrill-seeking individuals will find a new, nontraditional use for these machines. Take, for example, the video below, where someone decided that an excavator would serve as the perfect base for a rope swing....
Emily Buenzle - Fri August 10, 2018
New Study: Opioid Crisis Bad for Construction Industry
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recently released a report showing the impact that opioids have had on the construction industry. According to the research, almost 25 percent of all opioid-related fatalities across four years happened to workers in the construction industry....
OSHA - Thu August 09, 2018
OSHA Extends Some Compliance Dates for General Industry Beryllium Standard
OSHA has issued a final rule to extend the compliance date for specific ancillary requirements of the general industry beryllium standard to Dec. 12, 2018. This extension affects provisions for methods of compliance, beryllium work areas, regulated areas, personal protective clothing and equipment, hygiene facilities and practices, housekeeping, communication of hazards and recordkeeping....
Vincent West, CEG, Jason Mueller - Tue August 07, 2018
Choosing the Right Work Boots for Your Job
Choosing the right boot for your job can be tricky, especially with so many makes and models out there. However, having the right footwear so that you feel comfortable and protected while at work can certainly make your workday easier....
MSHA - Mon August 06, 2018
MSHA to Hold Public Stakeholder Meetings on Reducing Mine Accidents Involving Mobile Equipment and Belt Conveyors
MSHA will hold six public stakeholder meetings and a webinar on the Agency's Request for Information (RFI) on Safety Improvement Technologies for Mobile Equipment at Surface Mines, and for Belt Conveyors at Surface and Underground Mines....
OSHA - Fri August 03, 2018
OSHA Announces $10.5M in Funding for Susan Harwood Training Grants to Support Worker Safety, Health
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration will publish in tomorrow's Federal Register three Susan Harwood Training Grants funding opportunity announcements for Targeted Topic Training Grants, Training and Educational Materials Development Grants, and Capacity Building Grants....
