Safety Posts
Western Roofing Expo 2021: COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
Reinforcing our efforts to help keep all participants in a safe environment. As part of its commitment to its members, vendors and attendees, the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (“WSRCA”) has enacted this COVID-19 Mitigation Plan in advance of the Western Roofing Expo (the “Expo”) to be held September 21–23, 2021 ...
Worker Health and SPF Chemicals
By General Coatings. Practical information about potential worker exposure to SPF chemicals and recommendations for trade worker safety. Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is widely used to insulate buildings to give them greater energy efficiency. SPF is spray applied, on site, as a liquid and quickly reacts to form polyurethane foam ...
8 OSHA Changes and How They Affect You
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. A look at eight recent and anticipated changes and their impact on the construction industry. Changes at OSHA under the Biden administration, new construction technology on the rise and the impacts of COVID are sending ripple effects through the industry. Here is a look ...
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 ...
