March 17th, 2010
February 24th, 2010
In many jobs, a fall arrest system can mean the difference between life and death. But that lifesaving harness may not work at a critical moment if it is not properly cared for.
Pre-planning and proper maintenance will ensure fall arrest systems are functioning when they are needed. The following actions are recommended to0 protect the integrity of fall arrest systems: Read the rest of this entry »
February 22nd, 2010
Below is an example as to why General Contractors need to ensure that their subcontractors are following OSHA regulations
US Department of Labor’s OSHA cites North Carolina and Georgia contractors following fatal worker fall from Epping, NH, water tower
CONCORD, N.H. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited two contractors responsible for the rehabilitation Read the rest of this entry »
February 11th, 2010
Region 7 News Release: 10-175-KAN
Feb. 11, 2010
Contact: Rich Kulczewski
Phone: 303-844-1302
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced issuance of contempt of court orders against Brian Andre, former owner of Andre Tuckpointing and Brickwork (AT&B), Andre Stone and Mason Work Inc. (AS&MW) and Regina Shaw, owner of AS&MW. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued the contempt orders against the St. Louis-area company and individuals for failing to comply with court orders enforcing citations of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC).
“Companies that expose employees to hazards, and then blatantly ignore citations requiring correction of those hazards, will not be overlooked,” said Charles E. Adkins, OSHA regional administrator in Kansas City, Mo. “Employers must fulfill their responsibility to keep employees safe, as well as satisfy any sanctions levied for failing to do so.”
The cases stem from numerous citations OSHA issued to AT&B and its successor, AS&MW, for willful, repeat and serious violations related to fall hazards, scaffolding erection deficiencies, power tool guarding and other hazards in connection with multiple projects in the St. Louis area.
When the companies failed to comply with the court’s order enforcing OSHRC’s final order, the secretary of labor filed petitions for contempt. As a result, a special master of the Court of Appeals concluded that Brian Andre, AS&MW and Regina Shaw were in contempt of the order, and recommended various sanctions. The Eighth Circuit substantially accepted the master’s recommendations, found all three parties in contempt, and imposed sanctions, including: Brian Andre, AS&MW and Regina Shaw must pay outstanding monetary penalties, which continue to accrue interest, and other miscellaneous fees, in the current amount of $258,582.08; AS&MW and Regina Shaw must pay a $100 daily penalty, calculated from the time of default, in early 2008, on the OSHRC final order; AS&MW must provide OSHA weekly notification of all current jobs, and known future jobs, at least 72 hours prior to commencement of work for a period of three years; and, AS&MW must provide “competent person” training to all people currently and subsequently designated as jobsite “competent persons,” prior to beginning any work, and provide the secretary records of such training.
February 8th, 2010
The following information explains construction best practices for using a warning line to alert workers they are approaching an unprotected edge of a roof, floor, or other work surface.
OSHA addresses the use of warning lines in 1926.502(f). You should always review the OSHA standards to clarify any special circumstances you may encounter. Read the rest of this entry »
February 2nd, 2010
FREEHOLD, N.J. — U.S. marshals accompanied by special agents from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of the Inspector General today seized a vehicle at the residence of Richard Kohler, president of Brocon Petroleum Inc., after Brocon Petroleum and Kohler failed to pay $7,500 in back wages to a former employee. The
December 18th, 2009
This is the time of the year when more people well get sick from carbon monoxide poisoning than at any other time. Many of these cases will end in a fatality. Temporary heating on construction sites and home Read the rest of this entry »
December 17th, 2009
OSHA is preparing to release changes to existing standards and new standards related to several subjects that they have been analyzing for the last few years. I would expect that each one of Read the rest of this entry »
December 15th, 2009
Below is an article form the Springfield News-Leader online Read the rest of this entry »
December 9th, 2009
In the photo below there is at least 2 OSHA violations. Identify each violation and then fill out the form below to enter our contest. Read the rest of this entry »
