Lockout/Tagout(LOTO) & Safety Compliance
2018-09-26
Recently, The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the Top 10 Most Cited Violations list for 2016. To a devasting lack of surprise, Lockout/Tagout, or LOTO, was ranked fifth in the lineup of safety desecrations. What is LOTO? Lockout/Tagout practices are precautions that safeguard workers from hazardous energy releases during construction, maintenance, […]
When Disaster Strikes: Creating A Disaster Plan
2018-09-01
Each year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates September as National Preparedness Month which highlights the importance of having a disaster plan and knowing what to do in the event of a worst case scenario.
Learning From Labor – Apprenticeships Are On The Rise
As employers search for qualified new hires that will last, many U.S. adults are learning from labor – apprenticeships may better prepare a generation for work life.
SST Provider Guidelines and What it Means to You
2018-07-20
Recently, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) released the full Site Safety Training (SST) Curriculum guidelines to the public, one of the last hurdles for those seeking to deliver Department-Approved Training to the men and women who build New York. As of this writing, Gallagher Bassett is finalizing our curriculum submittal for the […]
Heat Stress Controls – Getting Your Site Ready For The Summer
2018-06-27
The summer is officially here, and so is the oppressive heat that it can bring. While the effects of heat stress are something we’ve previously covered, getting your site ready for the summer heat should be a proactive measure rather than a reactive solution. We took a look at NIOSH’s latest tips for dealing with extreme heat and put together a simple guide on heat stress controls.
The DOB Releases SST Curriculum Synopsis
2018-06-01
The DOB released the SST Curriculum topics in early May 2018 which outlines the course topics that must be covered by the required 40-hours of training for Workers and 62-hours of training for Supervisors under Local Law 196. The following SST Curriculum synopsis from the DOB is intended to help stakeholders understand the key points […]
Bridging the Gap: Looking Beyond the Bachelor’s
2018-05-24
In 2018, skill labor jobs continue to grow and present opportunities to workers across the country. Despite this sustained growth, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) says that 70% of companies nationwide still can’t find enough boots to keep their job sites running and delivering on schedule. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Construction and […]
Unpacking the DOB’s SST Curriculum
2018-05-22
On May 9th, 2018, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) released the full SST Curriculum and the course topics to be completed to comply with Local Law 196’s (LL196) construction safety training mandate. In this post, we will do a deep dive to help you understand what you need to know to stay in compliance.
The 5th Annual National Safety Stand-Down Week Is Here
2018-05-07
In 2016, nearly 40% of all construction fatalities were directly attributed to falls on the job. Over the last 5 years, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has held an annual National Safety Stand-Down week in the second week of May to raise awareness and prevent falls. OSHA’s uses Stand-Down Week […]
Women in Construction: Jobs Are Booming, Except For One Overlooked Group of Workers
2018-04-30
In NYC, construction jobs are coveted for their earning potential and ability to propel hard workers comfortably into the middle class. With plenty of new job sites breaking, or soon-to-be breaking ground and a shortage of available laborers, there’s one set of workers that have been overlooked for far too long – women.
Ignorance Of OSHA Standards Is No Excuse
2018-04-27
A Georgia mechanical contractor faces fines of $49,000 after the US Court of Appeals upheld OSHA’s decision to issue a willful citation after a worker fell through a skylight to his death. The contractor’s defense: the foreman did not have adequate training and was ignorant of OSHA’s Fall Protection standard. The panel was not convinced. […]
GBTS Is Giving Back | Free ESL Courses
2018-04-26
TSC Training Academy (TSCTA) is giving back to our community! We’ve been a part of the Long Island City community for over 15 years and to show our appreciation, we’re offering FREE ESL courses. This is a completely free course and all are welcomed (walk-ins welcomed but registration is preferred)! If you or someone you […]
