Five of the nation’s largest construction trade associations have teamed up to form the Construction Coalition for a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace (CCDAFW). The coalition’s mission is to provide companies and organizations with the resources to implement drug- and alcohol-free policies in their business practices.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has teamed with Federated Insurance to offer ACCA members six new workplace safety resources for free. Federated Insurance developed and produced the new programs to help ACCA members implement safety and human resources best practices in their businesses.
The Electrical Safety Authority recently notified manufacturers that electrical products are no longer required to be registered with the ESA under the system they created in Ontario to administer the Product Safety Regulation (O. Reg. 438/07).
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has released a Model Crane Safety Program to assist contractors in complying with the requirements set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.
CO2Meter.com has introduced its new CO2 Storage Safety Alarm, which detects the presence of high levels of carbon dioxide, and if present, warns people to evacuate the area immediately.
As cold weather takes hold across the country, Grainger, one of North America’s largest distributors of safety products, offers CO poisoning prevention tips for businesses and consumers to consider.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and its Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) subsidiary have released a revised version of their Model NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Program for Service.
Delmar, part of Cengage Learning, has introduced its Contractor’s Edge series with the publication of its first installment, Jobsite First Aid: A Field Guide for the Construction Industry.
Blue Gavel Press has announced the release of the 13th edition of its OSHA Training Guide. According to the company, the new edition features the most current safety training information, compiled and explained in everyday terms.
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) will launch a new fall protection safety training program next year due to a new federal safety grant the association is being awarded.