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OSHA Announces Final Construction Confined Space Rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule to increase protections for construction workers in confined spaces, which could prevent hundreds of serious injuries every year.
Youngstown Business Journal Airs Excellent Video About the Estimating Competition Program
Check out a great feature from the Youngstown Business Journal about the Estimating Competition program!
Dates and Location for 2015 Ohio Safety Congress and Expo Announced
The 2015 Ohio Safety Congress and Expo (OSC) is the largest regional safety and health exhibition in the United States. The theme for this year’s congress is “Imaging-Innovate-Inspire.” The event is being held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH on March 31, 2015 through April 2, 2015.
OSHA 300-A POSTING REQUIREMENTS
The OSHA 300-A form Summary of Work Related Injuries & Illness should be posted from February 1 through April 30. The posting should be at each establishment that you may have and should be posted where notices are normally placed for that establishment.
Sheet Metal Workers Peddle Their Skills to Help the United Way
A group of sheet metal workers from Local Union 33 came to the rescue of the United Way of Youngstown in Mahoning Valley recently by assembling 150 bicycles for a summer children’s program.
Local Construction Veteran Retires: Builders Announces a Change in Its Labor Relations Department
The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and Western PA announces a change to its Labor Relations Department. John Watkins, who served as Labor Relations Director for 12 years, retired at the end of 2014.
Two New Firms Join The Builders
The Builders announces new members Federated Insurance and ms consultants, inc.
Federal Construction Contract Bidding Process May Soon Include Safety Checklist
A safety and health checklist could become part of the federal construction contract award bidding process if a proposal being drafted by an Occupational Safety and Health Administration advisory panel is adopted.
OSHA Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness
HEAT ILLNESS CAN BE DEADLY. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat, and some even die. However, these illnesses and deaths are preventable.
BWC’s Safety Council program
The BWC’s Safety Council program allows employers to earn rebates on their workers’ compensation premiums by participating in their local safety council and reducing the frequency of workplace injuries.