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Construction Safety

OSHA's First Trump-Era Press Releases Omit Sting For Employers

The Dept. of Labor's new approach seems to stress cooperation over enforcement

April 5, 2017

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A new emphasis at the safety agency since Jan. 19th.

Risk Management

How 'Normal' Activities Led to Three Fatal Construction Accidents

Three tragedies that appear to have sprung from routine habits

Richard Korman

April 5, 2017

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At these jobsites, sloppy practices seem to have been routine, or normalized, and deadly.

Construction Risk Management

When the Safety Danger Signals Are Misread

Are contractors so busy managing risks that it is possible to miss the signs of big trouble?

Scott Van Voorhis

Richard Korman

April 5, 2017

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When an intense construction fire shut down one of Pittsburgh’s busiest bridges last September, fire trouble had not been completely unexpected.

Intentionally Set Atlanta Interstate Fire Closes Artery Until June

April 5, 2017

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Crews from C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Marietta, Ga., are removing debris from an Interstate 85 bridge in Atlanta that collapsed during a March 30 rush-hour fire.

Firms Face $882K Safety Fine For Alaska Power Project Violations

April 5, 2017

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Three contractors have been hit with $882,000 in fines and 24 citations from the Alaska Dept. of Labor for their roles in a safety-related incident last September on a project for Anchorage Municipal Light and Power.

Federal Regulations

Trump Signs Measure Canceling Contractor 'Blacklisting' Rule

Tom Ichniowski

March 28, 2017

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Action revokes regulation that required potential contractors to disclose violations of labor and safety laws.

Labor Policy

Acosta Weathers Senate Confirmation Hearing

Tom Ichniowski

March 22, 2017

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Lawmakers quizzed Labor Dept. nominee about issues including overtime and silica rules.

Construction Risk Management

Higher Manslaughter Penalties Sought Against Employers

Massachusetts has one of the lowest fines when fatalities bring criminal charges

Justin Rice

March 8, 2017

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Manslaughter charges against a Boston drain company are reinvigorating efforts to increase penalties for firms convicted of manslaughter in Massachusetts.