Falls are the LEADING cause of DEATH among construction workers 350 FATALITIES from falls occurred in the construction industry in 2015 – that is almost 1 per day. Workers 45-54 years of age are the most likely to DIE from a fall while working in construction. More...
Cold stress occurs when weather elements drive down skin temperature and eventually the internal body temperature drops as well. When the body is unable to warm itself, serious cold-related illnesses and injuries may occur and permanent tissue damage and death could...
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OSHA announced a delay in enforcement of the new crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry so that additional outreach and educational materials can be provided. Originally the standard was scheduled to begin June 23, 2017, but enforcement...
The U.S. Postal Service has been cited for six health violations after an OSHA inspection of the Brooklyn South Carrier Annex in Brooklyn, Md. Inspectors responded to a complaint alleging workers were exposed to blood and other potentially infectious bodily fluids...
According to data from the CDC, construction workers are at a very high risk for suicide – a rate of 53.3 per 100,000 workers. The following are contributing factors leading to these statistics: Early hours and late nights on the job, especially during critical...
