In our September 2024 blog post, we tracked OSHA’s ambitious proposal to create a first-of-its-kind federal heat standard. That proposal introduced strict “trigger” temperatures of 80°F and 90°F and sought to move away from the “General Duty Clause” that OSHA has used to issue nearly 350 heat-related citations since 1986.
However, the regulatory landscape has
In the evolving landscape of workplace safety regulations, it is essential for construction employers to stay well-informed about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) protocols and guidelines. Our series, “Top 10 Things Every Employer Should Know About OSHA,” breaks down critical aspects ranging from the rights and responsibilities during OSHA inspections to intricacies of
Effective December 12, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized an update to its personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry, emphasizing the importance of ensuring PPE fits properly.
The revised rule amends 29 CFR 1926.95, which outlines the criteria for PPE in the construction
Did you know that OSHA does not currently have a specific standard covering heat stress hazards? Rather, OSHA uses the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, to impose requirements related to heat stress. OSHA reports that between 1986 and 2023 it has issued at least 348 hazardous heat-related citations
Even as the construction industry continues its recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it also continues to focus on worker safety. Consistent with this focus, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) scheduled the eighth annual “National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction” event for May 3-7, 2021.