Construction’s Top Five OSHA Violations

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Construction’s Top Five OSHA Violations

EHS compliance manager Zach Pucillo discusses the most recent top five violations and how organizations and safety professionals can protect against them.

Worker safety in construction is a top priority for everyone involved. Worker safety hinges on rigorous safety protocols, proper training, and appropriate protective gear to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities on construction sites. Just the same, each year, many OSHA violations are repeat issues for the construction industry.


Zach Pucillo, the EHS compliance manager with KPA, joins the OH&S SafetyPod to discuss the top five OSHA violations in construction. Pucillo answers pertinent questions such as: What are those violations? How many are perennial problems? What are the key safety issues that result in violations? What steps can be taken to reduce, mitigate and protect against them?

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About the Author

David Kopf is the publisher and executive editor of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.

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