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WARRINGTON, Pennsylvania – Roofing Contractor, Pro Com Roofing & Construction Services Corp., was ordered to pay $179K for violated labor laws. The Department of Labor and OSHA have shown increased enforcement this year and contractors should know that nothing is off the table when it comes to safety. Accidental falls are one of the most…

New York, New York - More than 300 construction zones in NYC have been shut down due to local inspection reports. Apparently, these 300-some-odd zones were not, nor have not been following admissible safety guidelines deemed by NYC’s Department of Buildings. Immediate, abrupt inspections were deemed by over 1,000 injuries while on the job within…

United States Of America- Alerts are showing signs of weakness directed at U.S.A's timber country and the West and Northwest regions of the country this upcoming week. Forecasts are expected to see temperatures reach record levels that are unheard of for the region. Excessive heat warnings are now in place for Oregon, Washington, northern…

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh appointed 15 individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety And Health WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh appointed 15 individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety And Health. The ACCSH, for short, is a continuous body by statue that provides…

National Safety Stand-Down Week Puts Safety On The Front Burner. The Bylt Team has put together resources for employees and employers from OSHA to get involved. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 401 of the 1,061 construction fatalities recorded in 2019 (BLS…

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States of America and Dellbrook/JKS Inc., a regional construction management company, have formed a partnership to promote worker safety and health on a construction project near Cambridge's Fresh Pond Reservation. OSHA and Dellbrook/JKS Inc. are…

A three year alliance in Amarillo, Texas has been renewed by the Panhandle of Texas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors alongside the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor. The aim of this pact is to further educate and bring awareness regarding construction hazards to both employers and employees.…

OSHA imposes a $201K fine on a New Jersey roofing contractor for willfully exposing employees to safety hazards at his Mahwah and Elmwood Park locations.

RC Structures Inc. of Roslyn, failed to incorporate protective means of preventing a trench catastrophe A hefty price-tag of $135,612 in penalties will need to be paid by a Long Island foundation and concrete company for the collapse of a 30-foot deep trench in Oyster Bay which resulted in the death of two employees.The U.S. Department of…

On March 16, OSHA and the El Paso Association of Contractors announced they had renewed their alliance for three years. As part of the US Department of Labor, OSHA is responsible for enforcing health and safety standards, while providing training and assistance on the topic. However, they only have 10 regional offices and around 1,850 inspectors…

“The outcome of this investigation reminds all employers to review their responsibilities under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” said Wage and Hour Division District Director Nicole Sellers in Austin, Texas. “We encourage employers and employees to call us for assistance to learn the requirements under the new law and to use our…