TEXAS Major Construction Safety Initiative and Workers Comp

A major construction safety initiative designed to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities is being launched by United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) according to Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. She made the announcement during her address at the annual gathering of the American Society of Safety Engineers in San Antonio and applauded the efforts of the nation’s safety and health professionals.

“Beginning in July 2009 OSHA will increase the number of inspectors in Texas for a concentrated effort to prevent injuries and fatalities at construction sites,” Solis said. “When these inspectors observe unsafe scaffolds, fall risks, trenches or other hazards, they are empowered to launch an immediate investigation. As I have said since my first day on the job – the U.S. Department of Labor is back in the enforcement business.”

More workers die in Texas than in any other state. In 2008, there were 67 construction industry fatalities, and in 2009, 33 workers have died. The rate of Hispanic fatalities in construction is especially alarming, having increased by 125% between 1992 and 2005. (workersxzcompxzkit)

In 2007 and 2008, more than 3,000 inspections were conducted by OSHA in southeastern states. The agency cited a total of 4,390 violations.

Author: Robert Elliott, J.D.

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