The Volks Rule is Overturned by Congressional Review Act
2017-03-31
The U.S. Labor Department has long made it a requirement that employers keep records of all work-related injury and illness. The most current guidelines state that recordkeeping data must be kept for a minimum of 5 years. OSHA’s rule “Clarification of Employer’s Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain Accurate Records of Each Recordable Injury and […]
Combatting Suspension Trauma
Fall protection is a must for any comprehensive safety plan but implementing a fall protection plan that only includes a fall arrest harness only protects a worker from the immediate danger of a fall. But once a worker is suspended from the fall, the clock starts on another dangerous condition – Suspension Trauma. What is […]
Built to Scale: ANSI/ASSE Z244.1 (2016) Lockout/Tagout Latest Revisions
The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced the Top 10 Most Cited Violations list for 2016 and once again, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) was ranked fifth. The OSHA standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.147, addresses the practices and procedures necessary to disable […]
New FDNY Signage Requirement Goes Into Effect
2017-03-29
Update 3/27/18: By March 30, 2018, all buildings and dwellings covered under Groups R-1 and R-2 must comply with the FDNY’s Signage Requirements. Update 3/30/17: To help keep you in compliance, visit our sister company, Safety Supplies Unlimited, for their selection of signage and markings materials. The new FDNY signage requirement, 3 RCNY §505-01, makes particular requirements for […]
US Department of Labor Postpones Beryllium Exposure Rule Effective Date
Following the White House’s January 20, 2017, memorandum, “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,” the U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) has delayed the effective date of the final Beryllium Exposure Rule. The delay was put in place to give OSHA an opportunity to further review and allow for additional considerations regarding the rule. Initially, the Beryllium […]
March 14, 2017 – Rescheduled Courses
2017-03-13
Due to the impending snowstorm and in the interest of the safety of our Clients, all Gallagher Bassett locations will be closed on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Below, please find the revised schedule for impacted classes. If you do not see your class listed, no changes have been made to your schedule. Should you have […]
The Hell Gate Bridge Celebrates Its Centennial
2017-03-09
One of our local icons is celebrating their centennial. No, it’s not a local celebrity, instead, we’re celebrating the Hell Gate Bridge’s 100th “birthday” today, March 9th. The Hell Gate Bridge was originally conceived to connect New York and the Pennsylvania Railroad with New England and the New Haven Railroad. Since first opening for rail […]
This March Remember to Focus on Ladder Safety
2017-03-01
March is National Ladder Safety Month and according to OSHA, some 300 people die each from falls involving ladders. Of those 300 annual deaths, many occur while on the job, often the result of lack of or improper safety training. A recent U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) blog post described the deaths of 3 […]
The Key to Solving Current Labor Shortages May be Women in Hard Hats
2017-02-28
Women in Hard Hats may be key to solving labor shortage issues nationwide The Great Recession officially ended in 2009 and ended what many may remember as the housing crisis of the early-2000’s. Since that time there’s been a boom in the Construction Industry across the country; new developments and projects are breaking ground and […]
I’ve reviewed the criteria and want to proceed. What training do I need to get the FDNY T-89/F-89 Certificate of Fitness?
2017-02-27
Candidates must complete the three required training components including the Fire Emergencies (Fire Safety Director), Non-Fire/EAP Emergencies (EAP Director), and Active Shooter and Medical Emergency Preparedness.
I am a new Fire Safety Director Candidate, how do I get started?
New candidates who do not possess the F-85 C of F should first review the FLSD C of F qualifications. Additional information can be found in the FDNY F-89/T-89 Notice of Exam Bulletin.
I have a current F-25/F-58 C of F that needs to be renewed. What do I do?
The FDNY will no longer renew this Certificate of Fitness. Current active FSDs must successfully complete the Active Shooter Medical Emergency Preparedness Training (ASMEP) course by September 4, 2017, OR the date of their existing Certificate of Fitness to receive the new F-85 C of F. For additional information on the Fire Safety Director (F-85) C of […]
