US Department of Labor investigation finds Chicago construction employer exposed workers to continued safety hazards, proposes $265K in penalties

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US Department of Labor investigation finds Chicago construction employer exposed workers to continued safety hazards, proposes $265K in penalties CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Calumet City-based residential construction and carpentry employer after two separate investigations into its continued failure to provide fall protection for workers. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated two worksites operated by Martin Araujo – doing business as Araujo Construction Corp. – and found that carpenters and general construction laborers were installing roof rafters and roof sheeting without fall protection, exposing them to falls of up to 25 feet. OSHA cited Araujo Construction with two willful violations for not providing fall protection, while working from heights during residential construction at the two worksites. OSHA also cited the employer with nine repeat safety violations for failing to provide head and eye protection, l...
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US Department of Labor announces Pacific Coast Safety Fest, March 14-17

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US Department of Labor announces Pacific Coast Safety Fest, March 14-17
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Department of Labor and other stakeholders are offering workers, employers, educators, safety and health professionals and others a unique, virtual opportunity to increase their knowledge of workplace safety and health issues during Pacific Coast Safety Fest, March 14-17, 2022. Pacific Coast Safety Fest is co-sponsored by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region 9’s Alliance Partners: the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers at Arizona State University, California State University Dominguez Hills, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District and University of California San Diego. Organized annually by OSHA – in collaboration with Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health and Nevada State Occupational Safety – the event raises awareness about protecting workers and promoting best workplace practices to prevent illnesses, injuries and fatalities. The event offers virtual live classes and safety and health resources to anyone working or living in Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, Pacific Territories and American Samoa. Participation is free, but registration is required. “More than 4,700 workers were fatally injured in the United States in 2020, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tragically, most of these incidents were preventable,” said Regional Administrator James D. Wulff in San Francisco. “Implementing effective safety and health programs can spare needless suffering of workers, their families and their communities. Events like the Pacific Coast Safety Fest 2022 offer a great opportunity to learn how to stay safe in the workplace.” On March 14, the event will kick off with the following speakers: Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Douglas L. Parker OSHA Regional Administrator James D. Wulff Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health Assistant Director Steven Morgan California Division of Occupational Safety & Health Senior Safety Engineer Gary McIver Hawaii Occupational Safety & Health Branch Manager Arthur “Roy” Talaeai Nevada Safety Consultation & Training Section Training Supervisor Kelly Baetz Register to join Pacific Coast Safety Fest 2022’s Opening Day. Following presentations on the first day, the event continues with OSHA presentations on the following topics:   Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Thursday, March 17, 2022 #7205: Health Hazard Awareness #7105: Evacuation & Emergency Planning #7005: Public Warehousing & Storage #7225: Transition to Safe Chemicals #7210: Pandemic Illness Preparedness #7100: Introduction to Machinery & Machine Safeguarding #7500: Introduction to Safety & Health Management #7405: Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry #7215: Silica in Construction, Maritime & General Industries #7845: Recordkeeping Rule Seminar #7500: Introduction to Safety & Health Management (in Spanish) #7410: Managing Excavation Hazards Review Pacific Coast Safety Fest 2022’s course listings, registration information and event schedules. Learn more about OSHA.  

Published at February 23, 2022 at 04:00PM
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