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OSHA ETS Update: Here’s the skinny…

Safety Services Company

If you’re not quite sure of the OSHA ETS status, that’s okay. Look for OSHA to submit a broader infectious disease ruling much later. But don’t get too comfortable – if the court sides with OSHA, the first compliance date will be Monday, January 10th. There is a TON of activity and changing dates.

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What Does Green Hard Hat Mean?

Work Gearz

The green color symbolizes safety and so does the green colored hard hat mean that the person wearing it belongs to the safety department. So, a green hard hat is worn by the safety inspectors and the workers who belong to the safety maintenance department. Who wears a green hard hat?

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Possible Hazards Associated With Green Jobs

Constructonomics

A green job is any job that improves the environment. Green jobs are great opportunities that help revitalize the economy and get people to work. Unfortunately, just because a job is green, does not mean it is without risks. Green roof workers are exposed to silica dust when they cut, drill or grind these products.

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Safety Plan for Concrete Formwork

Construction Cost Estimating

Safety first! A proper plan that observes safety protocols strictly will let you avoid undesirable circumstances arising in work. Work supervision, equipment utilization and construction procedures all must ensure the safety of the workers. These scaffolds, platforms, or other access means must conform with OSHA standards.

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6 Best Safety Glasses for Small Faces

Work Gearz

Some of the first pieces of protective gear we looked for were safety glasses. You would think that because there are so many safety glasses and safety goggle options, it would be easy to find a solution. So, I began to hunt and find the proper safety eyewear for both of my sons. Safety Glass Frames Lenses Safety Fit.

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8 Best Class 3 Safety Vests for Work

Work Gearz

Whatever the reason, you definitely feel the need for class 3 safety vests in traffic more than 50HZ. Picking the wrong safety vest might end up putting you in even more danger as there are various types of class 3 safety vests and of different levels. KwikSafety (Charlotte, NC) Class 3 ANSI Safety Vest OSHA.

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U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Proposes $70,070 Fine for PTS Contractors Inc.

Construction Equipment

Department of Labor''s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited PTS Contractors Inc., a Green Bay, Wis.-based based excavation contractor, for four repeat and two serious safety violations carrying proposed penalties of $70,070. OSHA began its inspection Aug.

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