Last year there were more than 9,000 violations of the construction industry scaffolding standard (29 CFR 1926.451) and over $9 million in penalties.

The emphasis of the scaffolding standard is on the structural soundness of the scaffolds themselves. Unless they are built according to OSHA standards with proper safeguards and unless they are inspected and maintained properly, accidents and serious injuries are bound to happen. (more…)

As 2010 really gets underway, it’s painfully obvious that the construction industry and industry in general have a long way to go before we can start celebrating “recovery” from the economic crisis.

According to the APD National Employment Report for January 2010, construction employment fell by approximately 37,000 jobs, manufacturing by 25,000 (more…)

In early March 2010, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent a letter to approximately 15,000 U.S. employers who had reported higher rates of and more severe workplace injuries than the national average in their respective industries. (more…)

SWMSC recently attended a OSHA Conference in Kansas City and met with both Area Directors for Western Missouri (Barb Theriot) and Eastern Missouri (Bill McDonald). In these meetings both Barb and Bill addressed concerns to use regarding safe work sites  in SW and SE Missouri.  They are aware of the lack of safety programs in the area and are focusing their efforts on more inspections of all work sites in SW and SE Missouri. (more…)

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: (more…)

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

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The document below was just issued by OSHA detailing their position regarding painting and decaling hard hats.  Many of you may be confused by conflicting information that has been given.  Their are two situations that you must be aware of.  Number 1 does the manufacturer prohibit the placing of decals or painting (more…)

Two workers performing maintenance on the roof of the new Cowboy’s Stadium were injured today in a fall.  They failed to wear the required fall protection.  Click link below for more information.

Workers hurt working at Cowboy’s Stadium

November was a busy month for Southwest Missouri Safety Co., LLC. With our Thursday Construction 10 Hour OSHA Course, we have kept a very active schedule.  If you have not (more…)

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Owner Ron Hinds recently was featured in a business spotlight in the News-Leader.  Click on the Link below to read the full article.

News-Leader Article