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OSHA partners with builders, union on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame project
OSHA partners with builders, union on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame project
Even in today's era of artificial intelligence and other technology that can make music, music remains fundamentally about and for people. Musicians perform, and audiences listen. Music has value to people, which is why there is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
What can I do if my indoor workplace is too hot?
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What can I do if my indoor workplace is too hot?
Answer:
OSHA does not require employers to provide air conditioning for workspaces. OSHA does recommend temperature control in the range of 68-76°F. The qualities of good indoor air quality (IAQ) should include comfortable temperature and humidity, adequate supply of fresh outdoor air and control of pollutants from inside and outside of the building. Employers are responsible for protecting workers from temperature extremes. For additional information on this subject, see frequently asked questions about indoor air quality.
Are employers required to take steps to protect workers in extreme outdoor heat?
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Are employers required to take steps to protect workers in extreme outdoor heat?
Answer:
Employers are responsible for protecting workers from temperature extremes, both indoors and outdoors, and should establish a complete heat illness prevention program if workers are exposed to conditions that can cause heat illness. Elements of an effective program include: providing workers with water, rest and shade; gradually increasing workloads and allow more frequent breaks for new workers to build a tolerance for working in the heat (acclimatization); modify work schedules as necessary; plan for emergencies and train workers about the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and their prevention; and monitor workers for signs of illness. For more information see OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Campaign page.
What can be done to reduce falls?
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What can be done to reduce falls?
Answer:
Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. Employers must set up the workplace to prevent employees from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated work stations or into holes in the floor and walls. OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in longshoring operations. In addition, OSHA requires that fall protection be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery, regardless of the fall distance. Learn more.
OSHA also has a Fall Prevention Campaign to raise awareness among workers and employers about common fall hazards in construction, and how falls from ladders, scaffolds and roofs can be prevented.
Integrating Safety Measures into Technology
Integrating Safety Measures into Technology
Most people in America understand that wireless technology is a necessity of life. We rely on it for internet in our homes and phone service for work, education, household management convenience and entertainment. To get that wireless technology, though, requires towers to be built and repaired across the country. And tower work is dangerous work.
Safety and Health Built into Pennsylvania Community Project
Safety and Health Built into Pennsylvania Community Project
Some construction projects are just that: projects. They are tasks that need to be done. Perhaps the community involved knows—or cares—about the reason for the project. Perhaps they don’t. It’s a project to be done.
Springfield Construction Company Partners with OSHA to Protect Workers on New Civic Center Project
Springfield Construction Company Partners with OSHA to Protect Workers on New Civic Center Project
Downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, is being revitalized through several municipal projects. One of those projects is a particularly large leap forward in that effort. The civic center parking garage is being demolished and replaced by a new parking garage that will have 900 parking spaces, as well as an outdoor plaza and retail space. The old structure is being removed because of structural concerns and rising repair costs.
Making an Impact on Safety and Health Training for Young Workers
Making an Impact on Safety and Health Training for Young Workers
One of the rites of passage for young people in their teens is getting a job. Teens look forward to earning a paycheck and learning responsibility through work. It is an important part of becoming an adult.