Department of Labor alleges subcontractor knowingly exposed employees to asbestos hazards during former Waukegan hospital demolition

Department of Labor alleges subcontractor knowingly exposed employees to asbestos hazards during former Waukegan hospital demolition WAUKEGAN, IL – Alleging that K.L.F. Enterprises — a Chicago demolition subcontractor — knew it was exposing its employees and others to the serious dangers of asbestos at a Waukegan work site, the U.S. Department of Labor has cited the company for 36 safety and health violations after a federal investigation. In November 2023, investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened a complaint inspection after they observed K.L.F. employees not wearing protective equipment amid piles of debris and steel I-beams during structural demolition of the eight-story former Lakes Behavioral Health hospital. OSHA determined that K.L.F. continued demolition activities — disturbing and removing asbestos used to fireproof the building’s interior — despite recognizing the debris piles outside were likely asbestos-laden. The company did

US Department of Labor HC Beck LTD School of Construction sign alliance to educate employers, keep workers safe

US Department of Labor HC Beck LTD School of Construction sign alliance to educate employers, keep workers safe
Participants:      U.S. Department of Labor’s occupational safety and Health Administration                                   HC Beck LTD School of Construction                                                                                                                                                                                                            Timothy Minor, OSHA’s Fort Worth Area Office director, Basil Singh, OSHA’s Dallas Area Office director and Gradlin Franks The Beck Group director of diversity and Inclusion, sign a 2-year alliance to promote understanding of workplace safety and health rights and responsibilities. Alliance description:  OSHA’s Dallas and Fort Worth Area offices and the HC Beck LTD have signed a 2-year alliance to educate employers and employees on work hazards. OSHA and Beck LTD will continue emphasis on construction, providing information, guidance and training resources that will help protect the health and safety of workers. The alliance is also focused on helping employers understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Through the alliance, the organizations will continue to address hazards to the construction workforce. Background:  OSHA’s Alliance Program works with groups committed to worker safety and health to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses. These groups include unions, consulates, trade or professional organizations, businesses, faith- and community-based organizations and educational institutions. OSHA and the groups work together to develop compliance assistance tools and resources, share information with workers and employers and educate workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities. Quote: “OSHA’s alliance with Beck School of Construction will provide comprehensive training to help minority businesses increase their industry knowledge of OSHA standards,” explained OSHA Area Director Basil Singh in Dallas. “This alliance will allow OSHA to create a significant impact on business leaders from Minority Business Enterprises participants of the Beck School of Construction,” added OSHA Area Director Timothy Minor, in Fort Worth.

Published at March 28, 2023 at 05:00PM
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