We have two Mass/EPA RRP trainings coming up right after Labor Day. We will cover the Mass differences and some of the new EPA changes that happened over the summer. We will teach you strategies on how to use your RRP certification as an advantage to differentiate your company form other. Our training also certifies you in Mass and EPA regulated states. If you have not been certified yet this is a great opportunity to do so. 

Looks like OSHA is intent on protecting workers. The fall season is very busy for roofers, painters, framers, siding, builders and remodelers looking to wrap things before winter. Reports from contractors are coming in everyday about and OSHA visit. Protect yourself, your workers and your business and learn why you need to pay attention to this new regulatory scrutiny. Fall Protection Training

Here is an overview video from OSHA about the mandatory fall protection directive that goes into effect on 9/15/2011.     

Word is slowly getting out that the OSHA Fall Protection deadline for compliance is 9/15/2011. Now that summer is over contractors are gearing up to comply with the OSHA Fall Protection directive.

I was just informed that one of our Fall Protection instructors will be spending the next few days in Concord, New Hampshire as a safety compliance officer and fall protection instructor. It turns out OSHA hit a job this morning and found numerous fall hazard violations. The contractor was instructed to immediately remedy the situation. He called Safety Trainers Inc and we are dispatching one of our instructors immediately to help out.

Last week EMNARI had their third successful BBRS Mass 8th edition overview. Our host was EMNARI member Sterritt Lumber of Watertown. Thanks to Jack Mackin and team the room was filled to capacity.

The chart below shows Sub-part M residential construction specific violations. The OSHA inspectors are stopping by any residential job they see upon their route and looking for hazards that violate the fall protection standard.  

The 2010 OSHA most cited violation list shows that fall protection is at the top of the list. Eight of the 10 are fall protection related. One item that raises eye brows is the number of companies that were cited for failing to train their people effectively. Contractors are required to train their workers. With the fall protection deadline of 9/15/2011 just around the corner this information foretells what OSHA is focusing on, residential fall protection compliance.

A new Renovate Right pamphlet has been released by the EPA. Certified Renovators will need to start using this new pamphlet. The only page that has changes is page number 10. These changes were made to clarify the cleaning verification process, lead dust testing and emphasize that homeowners can do their own testing.