The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the new A10.47 standard on “Work Zone Safety for Highway Construction”. The A10.47 is a best practice guide for highway construction industry. … [Read more...] about ANSI Work Zone Safety Standard Approved
Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America
Fall Prevention Major Focus of OSHA Enforcement
Falls remain the number one killer in the construction industry and the most preventable construction hazard. This article introduces construction standards and resources OSHA and LHSFNA’s … [Read more...] about Fall Prevention Major Focus of OSHA Enforcement
OSHA Letter Corrects OSHRC Work Zone Decision
Reversing a Bush-era decision, Occupational Safety and Health Administration reasserted its requirement of reflective apparel for all highway workers in a new letter of interpretation, issued October … [Read more...] about OSHA Letter Corrects OSHRC Work Zone Decision
OSHA Makes Final Rule on PPE Violations
In January 2009, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule on the Clarification of Employers' Duty to Provide Personal Protective Equipment and Train Each … [Read more...] about OSHA Makes Final Rule on PPE Violations
New Website on Backovers Highlights Prevention
In December, 2008, the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse website launched a new section dedicated to backover prevention. Backovers and runovers are the leading cause of worker … [Read more...] about New Website on Backovers Highlights Prevention
Special K: Fortified Work Zone Safety From FHWA
The new Federal Highway Administration work zone safety rules (Subpart K, 23 CFR 630) went into effect in December, 2008. This article summarizes the requirements under these new rules and indicates … [Read more...] about Special K: Fortified Work Zone Safety From FHWA