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OSHA 10 Expiration: Do you need to renew your training?

Since 1971, OSHA has been setting the standards for safety in construction and several other industries. After you complete OSHA training, you usually receive your card in the mail from the Department of Labor within a month or two. When you receive the card, you may notice that there is no expiration date printed on … The post OSHA 10 Expiration: Do you need to renew your training? appeared first on OSHA Safety and Risk Management | OSHA.net. http://dlvr.it/RkRD2j

OSHA Proposes New Rule For Crane Operator Safety

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a proposal for a new rule which would increase safety in construction sites. The proposal regards the duty of employers to ensure that crane operators are qualified to operate the machinery. The proposal also provides clarity for certification requirements of crane operator safety. [ ] The post OSHA Proposes New Rule For Crane Operator Safety appeared first on OSHA-Pros USA. http://www.osha10hourtraining.com/crane-operator-safety-rule/

LH Musser and Sons Inc. Fined for Heat Related Fatality

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The summer months can be challenging for most construction workers. With daily temperatures reaching 100 degrees or more, the work environment becomes a serious risk for those working in the construction industry. In June, LH Musser and Sons Inc. of Clarksburg, Maryland was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a serious [ ] The post LH Musser and Sons Inc. Fined for Heat Related Fatality appeared first on OSHA-Pros USA. http://www.osha10hourtraining.com/lh-musser-and-sons-inc-fined-for-heat-related-fatality/

Need general safety training fast?

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Fulfill your requirements for general safety training fast with our OSHA 10 Hour Training online courses. Safety training is important and should be convenient and affordable. Employees must be fully informed about workplace safety, not only to protect themselves, but the lives of everyone in and around the workplace as well. How well informed [ ] The post Need general safety training fast? appeared first on OSHA-Pros USA. http://www.osha10hourtraining.com/need-general-safety-training-fast/

Safety Stand-Down Event: Addressing Safety Concerns

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Construction work can be a dangerous line of work, especially when it comes to the potential of falls. Falls are deadly, costly, and must be prevented. Safety education saves lives, and saves money. Beginning May7th, you can be a part of the 5th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. This event is [ ] The post Safety Stand-Down Event: Addressing Safety Concerns appeared first on OSHA-Pros USA. http://www.osha10hourtraining.com/safety-stand-down-event-addressing-safety-concerns/

Considerations for Construction Over College

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Could construction be a better route than college for some students? Many young people are uniformed when it comes to the vast capabilities of the construction industry. As the need for skilled workers increases and the financial returns of college degrees show cause for concern, more students should consider construction over college as a viable [ ] The post Considerations for Construction Over College appeared first on OSHA-Pros USA. http://www.osha10hourtraining.com/considerations-construction-college/

What You Need to Know About Filing a Complaint With OSHA

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How Safe is Your Workplace? Do you have concerns regarding the safety of your work environment? Do you know your rights for filing a complaint with OSHA? You are entitled to a safe work environment under federal law. You are guaranteed the rights for filing a complaint with OSHA along with many others including: -The [ ] The post What You Need to Know About Filing a Complaint With OSHA appeared first on OSHA-Pros USA. http://www.osha10hourtraining.com/filing-a-complaint-with-osha/