As of January 2, 2020, OSHA requires all employers to electronically submit an employer identification number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) along with the report for fatality, injury and illness, Form 300A. This requirement only pertains to employers with 250 or more employees, and some other businesses over … Read more
At the end of September, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released a report showing that stone fabricators suffering from silicosis are more numerous than has previously been believed. A total of 18 cases of silicosis, including two fatalities have now been reported across four states: California, Colorado, Texas … Read more
Two employees were left dead from a tragic slab accident at Stone Warehouse in Sterling Heights, Mich. Firefighters were called to the scene Monday around 2:30 p.m. after reports that a worker was pinned under several slabs of granite. “When we got on the scene, we could obviously see that … Read more
The leading cause of disabling injuries in the construction industry is overexertion. More than one-third of all workers’ compensation claims in construction, including specialty trades, are accounted by this factor. While sudden trauma injuries, such as falls, have a fast onset, overexertion can be caused by repeatedly handling materials improperly, … Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting information and comment on Table 1 of the agency’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction. OSHA seeks information on additional engineering and work practice control methods to effectively limit exposure to silica for the equipment and tasks … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute has released a new safety checklist designed to help fabricators prepare for an OSHA inspection. Titled “Be Prepared for an OSHA Inspection,” this document contains a summary of the most frequently cited standards following inspections of fabricator worksites by OSHA. Standards are organized into four broad … Read more
The Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) is asking employers about the possibility of updating the Control of Hazardous Energy standard, better known as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). The administration is seeking comments and criticisms on the use of control circuit-type devices to isolate energy as well as the evolving technology of … Read more
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), in conjunction with the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council (MACSC), has launched a four-month safety initiative in an effort to address the top four safety issues in construction. Each month, a new issue is addressed with lesson plans developed to reach these specific outcomes: … Read more
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), in conjunction with the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council (MACSC), has launched a four-month safety initiative in an effort to address the top four safety issues in construction. Each month, a new issue is addressed with lesson plans developed to reach these specific outcomes: … Read more
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be hosting a free silica safety webinar on Tuesday, May 14 at 11am PST. Designed for stone countertop fabrication employers, the webinar will describe the dangers of silica exposure, outline employer requirements to comply with OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule, … Read more
