New York City shuts down 300 construction sites over safety violations

The New York City Department of Buildings has shut down more than 300 construction sites in June because of safety violations spotted by building inspectors, according to a report. More than a third of the sites shut down were in Brooklyn, according to the Daily News. In addition, more than 1,000 construction employees have been injured on the job in the city over the past two years. Fox News

 

How to stay safe during lightning storms

While the vast majority of lightning fatalities in the United States occur during the peak thunderstorm season of the summer, experts say lightning can strike just about anywhere, anytime and under any circumstance. Here are some safety tips from the National Weather Service, the National Lightning Safety Council and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NJ.com

 

Vermont experiencing staffing issues in correctional system

The Vermont State Employees’ Association is expressing concern about a staffing “crisis” within the Vermont Department of Corrections, which it says is leading to exhaustion and burnout among corrections employees. VTDigger

 

OR-OSHA working on heat exposure rules

Oregon OSHA and stakeholders including employees’ groups, environmental organizations and farmers’ groups are developing specific, enforceable rules to protect people who work outdoors from excessive heat, but this process isn’t expected to be complete until September. Agricultural employees are at increased risk in the high temperatures because employers often pay them by the amount they can pick instead of by the hour, spurring workers to work as intensely as possible, according to an advocate. Statesman Journal

 

Slipping causes majority of workplace injuries: Study

Slips are the most common cause of avoidable injuries in Colorado workplaces, according to a new report from Pinnacol Assurance. The National Safety Council reports that falls are the third-leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S. Colorado Springs Business Journal

 

Kentucky OSHA complaints rose 45 percent last year

Kentucky employees filed 45 percent more occupational safety and health complaints in 2020 than in 2019, but only 8 percent of them have been investigated. However, the state’s low investigation is actually above the national average, according to the Courier Journal. Times Tribune