City Safety wishes all fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers, a very special Father’s Day this Sunday. Have a safe and cheerful day!
TRENCH SAFETY STAND DOWN
June 14—18, 2021
The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) encourages contractors and workers to host a stand down to focus on trench and excavation safety.
NUCA’s outreach seeks to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries that occur each year from trenches and excavations.
City Safety can train your workers to be safe during trench and excavation work.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NEWS RELEASE!
OSHA’s Denver Colorado office will conduct random, weekend safety inspections to protect construction workers from falls and trench collapses.
Over the last few years, six workers in Colorado have suffered fatal falls, and nearly a dozen excavation collapses and trenching incidents have led to the deaths.
In an effort to make sites safer, this initiative will help address and identify construction-related hazards. “This is a proactive effort to identify hazardous worksites and to ensure workers end their shifts safely.” said OSHA Acting Regional Administra-tor Nancy Hauter in Denver.
To see the news release, click [here].
National Forklift Safety Day!
June 8, 2021, marks the eighth anniversary of National Forklift Safety Day, an annual event that serves as the focal point for forklift manufacturers to reinforce the importance of operator safety training and forklift safety practices.
To register for the event, please click here.
City Safety provides forklift training and safety pro-grams for your team.
IT’S HURRICANE SEASON!
The hurricane season has officially and is expected to have an above-average number of storms in 2021. If you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, here are some tips to help plan for an emergency:
- Identify trusted sources for evacuation orders.
- Have multiple options of where to go and how to get there.
- Have a “go bag” of supplies.
- Plan for your pets and kids.
- Be prepared to leave immediately.
It’s important to have enough supplies before disaster strikes, but also enough supplies for the aftermath. Electricity and water could be out for at least three days, so prepare accordingly. Make sure you have the following for the next three to seven day:
- Food and water.
- A full tank of gas.
- Cash.
- Medicine and prescriptions.
- Batteries, phone chargers, radio.
If you’re riding out the storm in your house, here’s how you can make sure it’s in good shape if a storm passes through:
- Cover windows: Have proper plywood or metal panels to board up the windows.
- Trim trees.
- Secure all doors.
- Secure loose outdoor items like patio furniture.
- Move your car to a safe location.
Write down your hurricane preparedness plan now, before it’s too late:
- Have a contact list (family, friends, doctors, utilities, vet, etc.).
- Have at least one contact outside the storm impact area.
- Keep your important documents together.
- Know your evacuation zone.
- Determine where you’ll go if evacuated.
- Have your supplies ready.
JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH!
This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month, an annual observance to help keep each other safe at the workplace. This observance is important this year since the U.S. is seeing the highest number of workplace deaths since 2007!
Check out the National Safety Council (NSC) weekly topics:
Week 1 – Prevent Incidents Before They Start.
Week 2 – Address Ongoing COVID-19 Safety Concerns.
Week 3 – It’s Vital to Feel Safe on the Job.
Week 4 – Advance Your Safety Journey.
City Safety is a national construction safety firm and can help you with
training, programs, and management on any job.
Safety is a Skill
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NEW YORK CITY (NYC) DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS (DOB) ANNOUNCES SWEEP OF CONSTRUCTION SITES FOR SAFETY VIOLATIONS!
DOB’s Commissioner announced the mobilization of teams of enforcement inspectors across the five boroughs to perform safety sweeps of the city’s larger and more complex construction sites, to ensure that they are safe for both workers and the public. DOB will shut down sites if they find serious safety issues.
Contractors who are found to be putting their workers at risk could face penalties of up to $25,000 for each construction safety violation. At each work site, DOB will specifically look for:
- Ensuring that permitted construction projects are in full compliance with their required site safety plans.
- Confirming that contractors and safety professionals are closely adhering to NYC’s robust construction safety regulations.
- Checking that workers on site are properly using safety harnesses and fall arrest systems where required.
- Distributing “Worker Alert” safety information on how to prevent worker falls and sending direct mailers to all permit holders performing roof work.
City Safety can help if you receive a violation!
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WORKER FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH AND SERIOUS INJURY!
As per the New York City (NYC) Department of Buildings (DOB), there have been 37 fatalities and 1,029 injuries resulting from worker falls since 2015. NYC DOB urges workers to be aware of your surroundings, especially around edges, shafts, and floor openings.
1. Get Safety Training – Obtain 40 hours of Site Safety Training that includes 8 hours of Fall Protection training. Site Safety Training is required on construction projects with a Site Safety Manager, Site Safety Coordinator, or Construction Superintendent.
2. Working at heights six feet and above require Fall Protection – If you are working above a six foot drop, your employer must provide fall protection.
3. Slips and Trips – Be on the lookout for slipping and tripping hazards.
4. Safety Harnesses – A safety harness must be properly connected to a lifeline and anchor point.
5. Floor and Shaft Openings – Floor and shaft openings must have fall protection, such as guardrails or hole coverings.
6. Guardrails – Guardrails must comply with OSHA standards.
7. Hole Coverings – Be sure hole coverings are larger than the hole itself, able to support twice the weight of the worker, material, or equipment above, secured to prevent displacement, and marked to provide warning of the hazard.
8. Leading Edges – Unprotected sides and edges of any walking surface, be it a floor or roof, are referred to as leading edges and must have fall protection such as guardrails or safety netting.
City Safety is a national construction safety firm. We are leaders in Safety Management, Training, and Programs. We are confident that we can help any company lower their risk for injuries.
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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
We are forever grateful as a nation for your ultimate sacrifice for our country. We remember all of those who have passed away protecting our freedom.
City Safety is a national construction safety firm. We are leaders in Safety Management, Training, and Programs. We are confident that we can help any company lower their risk for injuries.
We are offering a 20% percent discount on all site safety training courses until 6-1-21 in recognition of Memorial Day!
THE LATEST FROM NEW YORK CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS!
Sidewalk Shed Removal Notifications
Beginning May 24, 2021, sidewalk shed removal notifications for all BIS and DOB NOW jobs must be submitted in DOB NOW and will not be accepted by phone. The permit must be signed off to submit the removal notification.
The permit applicant is required to submit notification within two days of complete removal of the sidewalk shed.
Earthwork Notifications
Beginning, May 24, 2021, earthwork notifications for all BIS jobs must be submitted in DOB NOW and will not be accepted by phone. The notification can be submitted once the job is Approved.
Notification is required 24-48 hours in advance of the earthwork commencing and needs to include the 811 (Call Before You Dig) Confirmation Number.