OSHA regional news release

Region 1 News Release: 12-575-BOS/BOS 2012-053

April 2, 2012

US Labor Department’s OSHA cites Massachusetts contractor, proposes $50,000 fine for fall hazards at Montville, Conn., public safety building site

“Falls remain among the deadliest hazards in construction work. Employees are literally a step away from a disabling or deadly fall that can end their careers or their lives in seconds. The safety and well-being of employees depends on effective fall protection safeguards being in place and in use at all times on all job sites.”

To ask questions, obtain compliance assistance, file a complaint, or report workplace hospitalizations, fatalities or situations posing imminent danger to workers, the public should call OSHA’s toll-free hotline at 800-321-OSHA (6742), or as an employer with SKYLIGHTS you should call Jonathan Ultis at Plasteco, Inc. at 800-231-6117 ext. 304, or contact via email: jonathan@plasteco.com for permanent FallGuard® Skylight Screens that install in minutes!

• Comply with OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.23 & 1926.501
• Avoid OSHA citations and penalties
• Prevent tragic deaths and injuries

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