Phoenix-area construction worker killed in accident

A 70-year-old construction worker was killed on the job Monday morning in Gilbert, Arizona when a piece of construction equipment reportedly tipped over. KTAR (Phoenix)

Contractor fined more than $300K for Austin airport worker’s death in grease trap

Fed-OSHA has fined a contractor at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport more than $301,000 after an employee died in a grease trap in April. Citations alleged lack of proper procedures, training and equipment for accessing the permit-required confined space underground. KXAN

Fed-OSHA cites West Virginia roofer for fall hazards

A Charleston, West Virginia roofer faces more than $202,000 in Fed-OSHA fines for cited fall hazards and training violations at jobsites in Charleston and Nitro. The inspection occurred after a complaint to the agency. Construction & Demolition Recycling

Six policies to include in every employee handbook

As an employer, it’s easier to establish policies before you need them rather than trying to fix things after an employee situation goes south. Here are half a dozen tips for creating an employee handbook. KNX1070

Fed-OSHA proposes revisions to final beryllium standards

Late last month Fed-OSHA issued a final rule for Occupational Exposure to Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds in Construction and Shipyards. The agency delayed the compliance dates for all ancillary provisions of the construction and shipyard standards until September 2020. National Law Review