The construction industry knows it’s a frequent OSHA target. Now we know that darkness won’t keep OSHA inspectors from their rounds.

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Tags: construction, night construction, silica

In the last two weeks, three undocumented workers have reached settlements totaling $3.85 million for workplace accidents in New York.

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Tags: construction, illegal immigrant workers, workplace accidents

A construction company is appealing a fine from California’s OSHA in the wake of a double fatality.

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Tags: construction, double fatal, drowned, OSHA fine

Perhaps you’ve heard advice about what to do during and after an OSHA inspection, such as follow the inspector and challenge things you think the OSHA rep is getting incorrect. Here’s a good reason to take that advice seriously.

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Tags: citations, construction, inspections, OSHA

This isn’t how companies would want to test a safety net at a construction site.

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Tags: construction, drunk worker, safety net

Employees who work around heavy equipment must always be aware of their surroundings. Anything less, as this story shows, can be fatal.

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Tags: construction, fatal, heavy equipment

Workers who don’t speak English fluently are a hot topic when it comes to safety training. But that’s not the only language problem that could be negatively affecting safety training, according to three new studies.

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Tags: construction, Hispanic workers, new study, Safety training, young workers

It’s been in the works since 2003. Now, finally, OSHA has released its proposed crane and derricks standard update.

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Tags: construction, cranes, OSHA standard