The Latest In Trench Safety
Due to a rise in excavation and trench safety related deaths in early 2022, OSHA stepped up its emphasis on excavation and trench safety. Even a small amount of dirt, like one square yard, can weigh more than 3,000 pounds, which is the weight of a compact car. With this in mind, it always pays […]
Navigating The Triple Threat: Inflation, Recession, And Labor Shortage
Construction contractors everywhere are struggling to adapt to the economic and industry effects of a triple threat: inflation, an economic recession, and an on-going and intractable labor shortage. The questions everyone’s asking include when it will end and how do I survive until then. Before we answer those questions, here’s a brief look at the […]
How To Choose The Right PPE For Your Workers
According to OSHA standards, employers are required to protect their workers from hazards at their jobsites and during their work hours. Employers must first look to engineering and administrative controls to remove or reduce hazards. These controls include things like providing protective guards or limiting the time that employees spend doing a certain task. If […]
How To Respond To An OSHA Citation
Your job site was recently visited by an OSHA inspector and they found some violations. You’ve received the formal citation and are wondering what your next steps should be. It can be confusing and a bit frightening to receive a citation, so we’ve put together this guide to walk you through the steps of responding […]
79 Social Media Post Ideas For Contractors
Depending on the size of your market and your audience, the experts say you should be posting to social media anywhere from once a week to once a day. Coming up with new and interesting post ideas can be a strain, so we’ve put together a list of 79 to get your imaginative juices flowing. […]
What Contractors Need To Know About OSHA’s General Duty Clause
All businesses are required to provide a safe and healthy environment for their workers through the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The act states that employers are responsible for identifying potential hazards and protecting workers from injury or illness due to those hazards. The general duty clause is a catch-all regulation that protects workers from […]
OSHA Forms: Requirements And Regulations For Construction Companies
OSHA regulations require most employers to complete and post injury and illness tracking forms. The only companies that are exempt from these requirements are those with 10 or fewer employees at any time during the calendar year. If a business employs more than 10 employees at any time during the calendar year, they must complete and post […]
How To Become A Licensed Contractor In Washington
All contractors need to be registered in the state of Washington. Trade subcontractors need to be both licensed and registered before they can begin to offer services. Here’s the process to become a registered/licensed contractor in Washington. Do you need a license? In Washington, contractor licensing and registration is handled by the state’s Department of […]
Selecting The Right Hearing Protection For Construction Workers
Construction job sites are noisy, and to protect workers’ hearing, employers are required to provide hearing protection. However, selecting the right hearing protection for the job depends on the environment and the worker. We’re going to look at when hearing protection is required, who should wear it, the types of hearing protection available, and how […]
What To Do When OSHA Visits Your Job Site
Employers should always be prepared for a visit from an OSHA site inspector. Make sure that your documentation, including OSHA logs, is complete and readily available. If a site inspector visits one of your job sites, your employees need to be prepared as well. Because most inspections are unannounced, all workers need to know what […]
