Roofing Contractors Advised on Handling OSHA Audits to Avoid Penalties
- Experts at the 2026 International Roofing Expo provided strategies for roofing contractors to handle OSHA inspections and avoid penalties.
- They emphasized the importance of regular self-inspections and comprehensive worker training for compliance with standards like Fall Protection.
- During an audit, contractors should have a designated representative documenting the site with photos and notes.
- Maintaining safety records and enforcing discipline for infractions were recommended to prevent citations.
Six Workers Hospitalized After Construction Failure at Miami’s I-395 Bridge Site
- Six workers were hospitalized following a construction accident at the I-395 Signature Bridge site in Miami during an overnight concrete pour.
- A cap beam toppled, causing the crew to fall 30 feet and trapping one worker.
- While the Florida Department of Transportation stated the permanent bridge structure did not collapse, a project-wide safety stand-down has been ordered.
- OSHA and state officials are investigating the site to identify potential failures in safety protocols.
Pastry Chef Killed in Machinery Accident at South Florida Kosher Market
- A 71-year-old pastry chef died Saturday morning after becoming entangled in an industrial dough mixer at a North Miami Beach bakery.
- Emergency responders pronounced the victim dead at the scene, and police have ruled out foul play in the fatal incident.
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched an investigation into the workplace fatality and the equipment involved.
- The facility is now closed while officials conduct a safety review.