MPORTANT NEWS!

Yesterday, the NYC Council voted in favor of Intro 2263, that re-defined a “Major Building” in the NYC Building Code, to any building that is 7 stories or 75’ tall. This new law will take effect in November 2024. We applaud the Council, and compliment DOB Commissioner LaRocca, for supporting this bill that will truly and unequivocally, save construction workers lives! Our President, Peter Amato, testified before the Council on September 13, 2021 in full support of this game changing law that will require safety oversight on low-rise buildings.

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Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. We celebrate and honor America’s Veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for our freedom.

Thanks to all of our Veterans who work for us, especially those who have graduated from our Veterans Apprenticeship Program!

Effective today, OSHA requires all employers with 100 or more employees that are within OSHA’s jurisdiction, to comply with the ETS2. Although the ETS2 becomes effective immediately, employers are not required to comply with the vaccine or testing requirement for all employees until January 5, 2022.

However, starting December 5, 2021, OSHA will enforce the other 9 items required under the ETS2 standard which includes the following:
1.Written policy.
2.Vaccination status of staff.
3.Paid leave.
4.Required notice of test results/diagnosis.
5.Removal of employees.
6.Required face coverings for the unvaccinated.
7.Provide information about the ETS2.
8.Reporting requirements to OSHA.
9.Maintaining records.

Each violation of the ETS2 standard requirements can carry a penalty of $13,653 up to $136,532.

For more information of the ETS2, visit OSHA’s website at: https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/ets2

Corporate and site specific safety programs are developed and implemented to prevent unintentional events that can lead to serious worker injuries and illnesses.

Safety Program Advantages:

• Proactive approach to eliminating potential risks and hazards.
• Prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Increase in productivity.
• Engagement of management and workers.

Other Benefits:

• Recruiting advantage when looking for skilled labor.
• Compliance with laws and regulations.
• Reduction in costs related to workers’ compensation premiums.
• Positive impact on the bottom line.

It’s important to put your trust in a professional organization to help meet these goals. City Safety can write new programs or revise your current one, with new updates that can fit your organization’s needs! Put your trust in the safety leaders!