Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Strategic Partnership Program of the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a new partnership.  Clark Construction Group, LLC, is partnering with OSHA during the construction project of building a United States Coast Guard headquarters in southeast Washington, D.C.  Continue Reading

Safety for Hispanic workers in American is a major concern for the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).  Approximately twelve Latino workers are involved in fatal on the job accidents or work-related incidents every week while working in America.  Continue Reading

NCLR (National Council of La Raza) is the largest civil rights and advocacy group in the United States for Hispanic Americans.  The functions of the organization include research, analysis, support, communication, and training for Latino workers.  Continue Reading

The St. Alexius Center East Pavilion construction project is the focus of a newly formed partnership with Power Construction Company, LLC (Schaumburg, Illinois).  The goal is to prevent accidents and promote a healthy work environment that adheres to appropriate safety control measures.  Continue Reading

The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Strategic Partnership Program enables OSHA to combine forces with trade groups, labor organizations, and even employers and employees to make workplaces safe and healthy environments for American workers. Continue Reading

The US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced on June 15, 2011, that OSHA will be accepting applications for OSHA training grants totaling $4.7 million.  These OSHA grants are a part of the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, which funds training for recognition of workplace dangers by workers and employers, information about control measures, and communication of the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers under OSHA standards and regulations.  Continue Reading

The US Department of Labor's Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) hosts the Alliance programs that facilitates partnerships between OSHA and other organizations to promote worker safety within specific industries and compliance with OSHA standards.  Periodically, those partnerships have to be assessed and renewed to ensure the value for American workers. Continue Reading

Forty percent of the OSHA construction standards most frequently cited have to do with scaffolding.  The Scaffold Industry Association, Inc. (SIA), the premier national trade organization in the industry, works to promote education and encourage innovation that improves safety when using scaffolding, erectors, aerial lifts, platforms, etc.  Continue Reading

Cleaning pipelines with natural gas is a method that is utilized by many companies.  However, this process is inherently dangerous.  If ignited, the natural gas in the piping can explode, endangering workers.  This was evidenced in the February 2010 explosion in Middleton, Connecticut at the Kleen Energy Power Plant.  Continue Reading

No one can deny the record high temperatures that have been sweeping the nation this summer.  It is just plain hot out there!  However, many employers may not be aware of the very real danger in this extended heat wave or their responsibilities for keeping employees safe while on the job.  Continue Reading