Average Construction Pay Hits $35.81 an Hour as Recently Released Survey Results Indicate Firms Would Likely Have Hired Even More Workers if they Could Find Enough Qualified People to Add to their Payrolls
On September 4, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched an online tool that allows users to search the agency’s severe injury report database and view trends related to workplace injuries occurring in states covered by federal OSHA.
Every year, AGC recognizes outstanding companies and professionals in the industry for their passion and commitment to safety through the following awards programs:
On August 30, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially published their proposed standard addressing heat illness in outdoor and indoor settings in the Federal Register.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and September 9 – 13 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the unique challenges we face in the construction industry that can impact mental health and increase the risk of suicide, as well as strategies to reduce these risks and save lives. To access resources and register to participate, visit constructionsuicideprevention.com.
The Proposed Standard. On July 2, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published their proposed standard addressing heat illness in outdoor and indoor settings. The proposal codifies many of the heat safety practices the construction industry already uses to protect workers. Those measures, which broadly fall into the categories of water, rest, shade, and training, were crafted by contractors as part of their general duty obligations to protect workers from hazards associated with high temperatures. However, OSHA has not addressed the disparate impacts of heat in various parts of the country. The impacts on worker safety of a 90°F day in Mississippi are different than a 90°F day in Alaska. The final version of the rule should take into account regional differences in weather patterns.