Trench Collapse Prevention

Trench Collapse Prevention Trench collapses are a serious hazard that can result in fatalities, injuries, and significant property damage. Trenches are commonly used in construction projects for a variety of purposes, such as installing utilities, building foundations, and creating underground structures. However, when proper safety measures are not taken, trenches can quickly become unstable and…

OSHA Fines for Excavation Companies

Excavation companies play a vital role in constructing and maintaining our infrastructure. However, excavation work can also be dangerous, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set strict regulations to protect workers’ safety. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in hefty fines for excavation companies. In this blog post, we will…

Excavator Safety

Excavators are powerful and versatile machines that are used in a variety of industries, including construction, mining, and forestry. These machines can perform a wide range of tasks, from digging trenches and foundations to clearing land and removing debris. However, the power and complexity of excavators also make them potentially dangerous, especially when operated improperly…

2022 Trench Safety Stand Down

2022 Trench Safety Stand Down Season Concludes Industry-Wide Event Reinforced Safety Training, Education (Fairfax, Virginia) – The National Utility Contractors Association’s (NUCA) Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) for 2022 officially ended on September 30. This year’s industry-wide event held in June reinforced a basic fact to all attendees: safety training is critical to a well-functioning…

Power Construction of Chicago Honored by OSHA

Chicago’s Power Construction receives ‘Star’ level designationfor exemplary workplace safety, health programs Designation is OSHA’s highest safety achievement CHICAGO – Employing interactive online reporting tools, virtual job planning sites and new employee orientations with a commitment to safety are some of the hallmarks of the Power Construction Co.’s innovative safety and health program. In recognition of…

US Department of Labor cites framing contractor

US Department of Labor cites framing contractor who ignored OSHA’ssafety hazard notification, directed workers onto roof without fall protection KW Framing Inc. faces $77K in proposed penalties for 5 safety violations RIVER GROVE, IL – While federal workplace safety inspectors are used to some employers’ disregard for workplace safety, the response of a Chicago-area carpentry company’s…

US Department of Labor cites Florida company for numerous safety failures

MARGATE, FL – Working at the bottom of a Margate canal on April 4, 2022, a young diver was removing sand with an industrial vacuum to restore an embankment project when sediment above collapsed onto him, leaving the 22-year-old worker trapped until he drowned. A U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation found the diver’s…