The Significance of Construction Safety Courses to Prevent Injuries and Accidents
Why Construction Safety Courses are Essential The Role of Safety in the Construction Process The Significance of Construction Safety cannot be overstated in today’s fast-paced building industry. The construction process requires careful planning and coordination, covering everything from building materials to heavy-duty equipment. More importantly, the safety of workers at the site has become the […]
The Importance of Enrolling in Online Government Construction Courses
Construction is one of the largest industries in the country, worth an estimated $1.3 trillion in 2019. Primarily, the construction process is managed by a contractor, which can be an individual or a firm. Some of the essential tasks of the contractor include Surveying the site Determining the extent of building materials and equipment Overseeing […]
What Factors Determine a Confined Space
To define a Confined Space doesn’t have to be difficult. When asked, just remember these 5 rules. A confined space has any one of the following characteristics: Spaces that are large enough, and configured in a way that person has no problem when they enter the space to perform work, it’s a confined space. An […]
Respiratory Protection in Construction
Respiratory Protection In Construction Today we’ll cover the following Respiratory Protection in Construction Topics: Reducing Respiratory Hazards Respiratory Protection OSHA Standards for Respiratory Protection Respiratory Protection Program Respiratory Protection Plan How to become certified as a Respiratory Program Administrator. Many construction hazards require respirator use. Respirators protect workers from locations with insufficient oxygen levels. For […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Aerial Lift Safety
This is Part 1 of a 3 Part series on Aerial Lift Safety. General Requirements Aerial devices and lifts (except firefighting equipment) must be designed and constructed in conformance with the American National Standard for “Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms,” ANSI A92.2. Vehicle-mounted aerial devices used to elevate personnel to jobsites above ground include: […]
Confined Space Construction Requirements
What is the OSHA standard for confined spaces in construction? The final ruling in May 2015 for Confined Spaces in Construction is 29 CFR 1926, Subpart AA, Standard, also known as the OSHA Confined Space Standard 1926. This article provides information on confined space air monitoring requirements and confined space construction requirements, including the role […]
What Are The SSHO’s Responsibilities?
Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports. Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Conduct weekly safety meetings, audits, and […]
Construction Worker Protest in Melbourne, Australia
Construction workers in Melbourne, Australia, protested for the second day in a row on Tuesday in a dispute over mandatory vaccinations. Nearly 2,000 construction workers protested after the state government in Victoria, Melbourne’s the largest city, mandated vaccinations for workers. The demonstrators have promised to keep protesting, chanting “every day” as they marched. The union […]
OSHA’s Heat Stress Safety Enhancements to Heat Related Illness, September 2021
OSHA announced on 09-20-2021 they are “enhancing” regulations and efforts the Department of Labor provides to address heat stress safety and related illness associated with hot weather. These new heat stress safety program will be put into place to protect workers in hot environments and reduce the dangers of exposure to ambient heat. OSHA states, […]
Government Small Business Programs
SDVOSB or VOSB? eCertify was recently awarded the status of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. If you are a veteran, own a business, and want to compete for or bid on government contracts, then applying for Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status is a […]
