Tag: OSHAs
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ARTBA Responds to OSHA’s Proposed Heat Safety Rule
As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues developing its proposed federal standard to address heat-related illness and injury in the workplace, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has submitted detailed written responses outlining the transportation construction industry’s perspective on how such a rule should be structured. I’ve written previously about state-level…
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OSHA’s 2025 Rules Tighten Safety Requirements: Why Recordkeeping Software Is Now Essential
Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S., and OSHA’s new 2025 regulations raise the bar for compliance. With the industry still accounting for more than one in five workplace deaths, safety is no longer a back-office task — it’s a core business function. OSHA’s recent updates reflect a shift toward prevention…
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What OSHA’s PPE Rule Revision Means for Women in Concrete
Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get that concrete poured while wearing floppy goggles, oversized gloves, an ill-fitting safety vest, and overly bulky work boots. That’s exactly…
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How to comply with OSHA’s new PPE standard
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Personal protective equipment has to fit for two primary reasons, according to Jessica Bunting, director of research to practice for Silver Spring, Maryland-based CPWR — the Center for Construction Research and Training. First, to work properly, gear…