Working Under Overhead Loads

NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE TO BE BELOW A SUSPENDED LOAD AT ANY TIME! The use of cranes, extending boom forklifts and excavators moving loads is a common occurrence to the construction worker. Many times, we find ourselves beneath a load unintentionally, particularly on an...

Construction Industry Voices with Silica Rule

March 24, 2016 The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has concerns with the final rule on respirable crystalline silica released today by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It appears, upon initial review, that the 1,772-page final...

Room Painting Basics

Room Painting Basics By Marc Mazzei, President Southern Tier Home Builder & Remodelers Association Ready for a new look for your home, but don’t have a budget for a big remodel? There’s nothing faster or more economical to give your home a quick update than by...