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Oil and Gas Pipeline Construction Hazard Information
Between 2011 and 2016, there were 79 fatal injuries and more than 3070 estimated nonfatal injuries among oil and gas pipeline construction workers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Finding and fixing hazards ensures workers go home safe and sound every day. Use the information here to find and fix hazards in your company.
OSHA CONSTRUCTION Safety & Health 2018 Conference
In Memoriam: Morris Farrar
It is with great sadness that APCA reports the passing of Morris Farrar, founder of Farrar Construction, Inc., on July 23. Mr. Farrar served as APCA President and on the Board of Directors, and he and his wife, Bobbie, were active in the association for many years.
Mr. Farrar founded Farrar Construction, Inc., out of Dover, Oklahoma, which has continued to operate under ownership by his three sons, Randy, Mark, and Steve.
Services for Mr. Farrar will be held this Friday, July 27, in Dover, at the old High School Gymnasium, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to the Dover School or to your favorite charity be made in his honor.
Reminder: 2017 Form 300A Deadline
Reminder: Specific Employers Required to Submit 2017 Injury and Illness Data by July 1
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers that the deadline for electronically submitting their 2017 Form 300A data to OSHA is July 1, 2018.
Electronic submissions are required of establishments with 250 or more employees that are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records and establishments with 20-249 employees that are classified in specific industries (including construction) with historically high rates of occupational injuries and illnesses.
For more information and a link to the Injury Tracking Application, visit the Injury Tracking Application Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Records to OSHA.
Trench Safety Stand Down
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), and North American Excavation and Shoring Association (NAXSA) Stand Down dedicated to trench safety is happening this week, June 18-22.
Deputy Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt shared an article on the Department of Labor blog with key safety tips for working in trenches. To learn more and see the article, please visit: https://blog.dol.gov/2018/06/20/trench-safety-stand-down-protecting-american-workforce
"Focus Four" Toolbox Talks Available
The Focus Four Hazards have accounted for the vast majority of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. In an effort to prevent future injuries and fatalities, OSHA, our state plans, consultation projects, an
d construction industry partners have initiated a “Focus Four Hazards” campaign.
The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness in the recognition, evaluation, and control of these hazards through the delivery of toolbox talks for employers to provide to their workers. These toolbox talks will be available during the campaign for employers to use at their own discretion.
New Additions to Safety Library
Recent additions to the APCA Safety Zone's Toolbox & Best Practices Library (identified as New) include articles on Hurricane Preparedness and Disaster Cleanup & Recovery. There's also the latest edition of NUCA Safety News for your review.
June 18-22 Trenching Safety Stand Down
The 2018 Trench Safety Stand Down is officially endorsed by OSHA
CPWR hosted a recent webinar introducing the New Construction Safety & Health Network. A recording is available here or review a PDF of the webinar.
In addition, you can check out the Network itself and become a member at SafeConstructionNetwork.org.
New Safety and Health Resources
Quarterly Update on Compliance Assistance Resources: FY 2018 Q2
This update highlights new workplace safety and health resources issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), OSHA’s Alliance Program participants, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and others.
Stopping to Save Lives
2018 National Safety Stand-Down May 7-11
After adding more than 30,000 jobs in January alone, the construction industry shows no signs of slowing down. With more workers comes more responsibility for safety. Falls from heights are 
still the leading cause of death in the private construction industry and lack of proper fall protection is the most frequently cited violation by OSHA. That is why each year; the construction industry dedicates a week of safety events to stopping fatal falls. Jobsites across the country and internationally pause work so that employers and workers can talk about fall prevention and commit to on-the-job safety.
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