OSHA Raises Penalty Schedule in 2018
2018-01-23
OSHA kicked off 2018 by raising the penalty schedule across the board. The new schedule is in keeping with the Inflation Adjustment Act and increases penalties by 2%.
10 Hudson Yards: LEEDing a Greener NYC
2018-01-22
Building green is nothing new in New York City, but recently, the 52-story office tower at 10 Hudson Yards made history by becoming the first NYC building to achieve LEED Platinum Status. 10 Hudson Yards boasts 1.8 million-square-feet of commercial space including retail space on the ground floor, some high-end tenants, and now, the U.S. […]
We take a look back at 2017
2017-12-29
At Gallagher Bassett (Gallagher Bassett), we take a great deal of pride in providing our clients with the best safety training in the business as well as assisting them to navigate the hodgepodge of regulatory changes that regularly occur in this industry. Gallagher Bassett is a full-service provider whose involvement with our students doesn’t end […]
Black Ice – Staying Safe While Driving on Icy Conditions
Winter driving can be one of the most challenging kinds of driving, even for experienced drivers. When the roads begin to freeze over, black ice and icy conditions can quickly become extremely hazardous to you and other drivers. The following tips can help you navigate the treacherous, frozen roads and stay safe all winter long.
Winter is Coming: Preparing Your Site for Winter Weather
2017-12-28
Preparing your site for the cold months of winter will not only keep your guys safe but can also help keep costs down and delivery dates on-schedule.
Keeping Your Site Flu-Free
2017-12-27
The long winter months present employers and employees various seasonal hazards at the workplace. While some may be more obvious than others – like ice and snow – protecting your workplace from the flu is often overlooked, but a few tips can help keep you and your employees stay healthy all winter long.
8-Hour Fall Protection Training
2017-12-26
Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. According to the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB), in 2016 there were 173 serious construction accidents involving worker falls. This 8-hour course is intended to educate workers on how to avoid accidents and injuries while working on roofs, leading edges, ladders or scaffolds by defining the regulations and safety rules associated with fall hazards on construction sites.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs or LUs?
2017-12-07
1.0 IACET CEU (Continuing Education Unit) = 10 PDH’s or 10 LU’s. 1.0 LU (Learning Unit) for architects = 1.0 PDH for engineers.
What is a LU?
A Learning Unit (LU) is used by the American Institute of Architects’ Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES) and is based on a 60-minute hour. Time beyond 60 minutes is recorded in quarter-hour increments (e.g., 1 hour 45 minutes = 1.75 LUs).
What is a PDH?
Professional Development Hour (PDH) is defined as one contact hour of instruction, presentation or study. The term PDH is commonly used in the engineering community. 10 PDHs will be credited for 1 CEU as long as the provider follows IACET’s requirements as is the case for Gallagher Bassett courses. Determination of qualifying activities must be […]
Employee Engagement Will Help Keep Labor Moving
2017-12-01
While terms like “employee engagement” may sound like some new-age buzzword, many successful firms understand that this is the key to keeping great talent.
OSHA Quietly Extends Deadline on Electronic Record Submissions
OSHA quietly released a news brief announcing a 2-week compliance date extension for employers to electronically report on-the-job illness and injuries. The original compliance date for OSHA’s final rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Illnesses and Injuries was set for December 1, 2017, but has now been changed to December 15, 2017.
