OSHA Requests Input on Future Hazard Communication Changes
Hazard communication requirements are still evolving, and OSHA is reminding employers that these standards are far from static. In a recent Federal Register notice, OSHA announced upcoming public meetings related to the United Nation’s Globally Harmonized System of...
After the Fall: The Part Too Many Safety Programs Forget
Most folks think the story ends when the harness catches someone. I wish that were true. In my years in construction, emergency response, and now consulting, I’ve learned the hard way that the fall is only the start of the trouble. What happens in the minutes after a...
Your Fall Protection Plan Is Only Real If the Crew Can Use It Under Pressure
A well-written fall protection plan sitting in a binder is far less valuable than a practical plan that crews can actually execute on real jobsites. Too often, safety programs are designed to look good for an audit, but they fail to translate to the roof, the...
The Edge Is Not the Only Problem: Ladders, Scaffolds, and Short-Duration Tasks That Keep Hurting People
When we think about fall protection, we tend to picture high-risk scenarios: rooftop edges, open-sided floors, and steel beams. These hazards are critical, but they’re not where most incidents begin. In reality, many injuries occur during routine tasks and everyday...
Fall Prevention vs. Fall Restraint vs. Fall Arrest: Understanding the Difference
One of the most common misunderstandings in fall protection isn’t whether protection is needed; it’s whether the right system is being used. Simply wearing a harness does not equal full protection. Understanding the difference between fall prevention, fall restraint,...
Before the Harness: Why Fall Prevention Has to Start in the Planning Trailer
Imagine you’re standing on the top step of a ladder and it starts to wobble. In that moment, you’re not thinking about fall protection planning, you’re reacting. If your first fall protection decision happens at the edge of a platform or the top of a ladder, you...
Are You Ready for the May 1 NYC Local Law 84 and Local Law 97 Reporting Deadlines?
The May 1 reporting deadlines are quickly approaching for the New York City Benchmarking Law (Local Law 84) and New York City Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Law (Local Law 97). Both of these sustainability laws are administered by the NYC Department of Buildings...
EPA Concludes Unreasonable Risk for 5 Phthalates
On December 31, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released final risk evaluations for five widely used phthalates, concluding that specific industrial uses present unreasonable risks to workers and the environment. Phthalates are a group of industrial...
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations of 2025
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases its list of the most frequently cited standards following workplace inspections. The 2025 results show a familiar trend: the same hazards continue to drive nationwide violations. The...
OSHA Seeks Public Comments on Aerial Lift Modification Requirements
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a notice in the Federal Register announcing its intent to renew Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for existing recordkeeping requirements related to aerial lifts. While this...