Tag: Occupational Safety

OSHA ‘Encouraged’ by Decline in Worker Death Investigations

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 15, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 15, 2024

Fewer workers are dying from hazards where the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has focused its enforcement resources. Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agency is mandated to investigate, including significant reductions in fatal injuries from trench collapses and falls, two of the leading causes of death among construction industry workers. […]

California Indoor Heat Standard Goes Into Effect

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer Aug 30, 2024 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Aug 30, 2024

California’s new Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment standard has become effective, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) announced July 24. The indoor heat standard applies to most indoor workplaces, such as manufacturing facilities, restaurants, and warehouses. In indoor workplaces where the temperature reaches 82 degrees Fahrenheit, employers must take steps to […]