Safety Posts
OSHA Releases Long-Awaited Emergency Temporary Standard
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. You may remember that soon after taking office, President Biden signed an Executive Order requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) review the need for a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS). He gave OSHA a deadline of March 15, 2021 to issue that standard. Just ...
Setting a New Standard for Safety
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. What every roofing contractor can learn from Tremco's dedication to preventing injury and death on the job. Roofing is considered the fourth most dangerous job in the U.S. After conducting rigorous research with data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, The ...
Understanding the Ongoing Risk of Asbestos
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants For most Americans, it may seem like the dangers of asbestos are a thing of the past, but that is far from true. Many buildings still contain the substance, and construction workers can be exposed to it on a regular basis. So, it is essential that ...
Preventing Heat-Related Illness and Injury
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Every day, construction workers face many risks on the job site. Among these are heat-related hazards, which can lead to dangerous medical conditions. Studies show that from 2000 to 2009, the United States saw some $5.4 billion in healthcare costs for heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and other ...
Celebrating Another Successful Stand-Down for Safety Week
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. OSHA’s Stand-down for Safety week continues to be a tremendous success over the past eight years. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration held its eight annual National Safety Stand-Down May 3-7. The week focuses on raising awareness among employers and workers about the ...
Must Employers Cover Medical Marijuana Use?
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants On Election Day 2020, a number of states passed laws regarding drug use. Employers scrambled to understand the new regulations surrounding recreational drugs and medical marijuana—and how they would impact their workers. A recent case in New Jersey makes the issue even more complex. New Jersey Supreme Court ...
What You Should Know About Making OSHA Payments
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Whether you have recently had an OSHA inspection or are expecting one in the future, it's important that you understand the payment process. Have you recently undergone an inspection from the OSHA, or are you expecting one in your future? If so, it is vital that you ...
Participate in National Safety Stand-Down Week Virtually
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). NRCA is presenting on fall protection regulations and safety practices for free. In support of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s National Safety Stand-Down Week, NRCA has created a three-day webinar series. The three 30-minute webinar sessions, plus an additional 30 minutes for questions and answers, ...
Using Technology for Safety and Efficiency
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants If you’re like most people, you may resist trying new technology. But, whether it’s the GPS on your smartphone or the streaming service you enjoy at home, you have to admit that sometimes technology makes your life easier. The same is true on the job. Your first reaction ...
OSHA’s Proposed Updates to the Hazard Communication Standard
By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on February 16, 2021, a proposal to update the Hazard Communications Standard (HCS). This standard requires employers to provide their employees with information about classified chemical hazards in the workplace. It also requires chemical importers and manufacturers to identify ...
