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 will offer training, compliance assistance at 2024 Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference, Expo

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US Department of Labor will offer training, compliance assistance at 2024 Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference, Expo
Who:               U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationWhat:             2024 Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference and ExpoWhen:             March 14, 2024Where:           Hyundai Training Center                        2055 Co Road 42Montgomery, AL 36105Quote: “Employers can prevent workplace injuries and fatalities by understanding potential hazards and by committing to their employees’ safety and well-being,” said OSHA Area Office Director Jose Gonzalez in Mobile, Alabama. “All workers have the right to a work environment free of hazardous conditions that pose a threat to their safety and health. The Central Alabama Safety Construction Conference and Expo is intended to provide free information on a wide range of safety and health-related subjects to employers and employees.”Background: At the one-day event, OSHA representatives and other presenters will offer free training and compliance assistance – in English and Spanish – to employers and employees in preventing construction-related injuries and illnesses. The conference is designed to provide information and resources to contractors, workers and others, and include discussions on how to combat heat-related illnesses and injuries, falls, excavation and trenching hazards and suicide prevention. Topics presented in Spanish include jobsite safety 101, scaffold safety basics, excavating and trench safety, personal protection equipment and fall protection. Vendors will also be on hand for a small equipment expo to present and demonstrate safety equipment. Sponsored by OSHA, the Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety, the Associated General Contractors Alabama Chapter, Subcontractors Association of Alabama, UA SafeState, Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors, Penhall Co., BL Harbert International, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Stone & Sons and United Rentals, the event is free for attendees but registration is required.Visit OSHA’s website for information on developing a workplace safety and health program. Employers can also contact the agency for information about OSHA’s compliance assistance resources and for free help on complying with OSHA standards. 

Published at March 13, 2024 at 05:00AM
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