Local Lawmakers Hope Drones Can Play a Role in Future Inspections
2019-12-24
Following the tragic death of architect Erica Tishman, several New York City lawmakers are hoping to bring NYC building inspections into the modern day with new legislation allowing drones to be used in the process, according to reports from CBS 2 NY. As we’ve previously discussed here at the TSCTA Newscenter, drones have become an […]
How to Construct a Gingerbread Worksite
2019-12-11
While it may seem like a joke made specifically for us, it turns out there is a “construction gingerbread” recipe that we feel is our journalistic duty to bring to you. With the recipe (found at the bottom of this page) created by Stella Parks of Serious Eats, you’ll get the best of both worlds: […]
This year, Santa Claus’s middle name is … Danger: Safety Tips for Holiday Decorating Outdoors
2019-12-10
Although the tree plays the most central role in the Christmas decoration tradition for most — including, presumably, Santa, given that’s where he leaves the good stuff — the very best way to bring public attention to your holiday spirit seems to be by making sure your house can be seen from space. And for […]
This year, Santa Claus’s middle name is … Danger: Safety Tips for Holiday Decorating Indoors
2019-12-09
For most folks who celebrate, Christmastime is a season of frivolity and fun, where the warmth and joy of time spent with family and friends counteracts the bitterness of winter’s weather. But for fans of safety — where our Safe-tees at? — it can be a minefield of minor and major safety violations that have […]
The Signs, They Are A-Changin’
2019-10-15
While anyone who has had the chance to take our 8HR Site Safety Manager Refresher/Chapter 33 course is likely well aware of signage requirements for work sites, a new set of signs will find their way onto projects across the city starting October 15th, 2019. The new requirement compels general contractors to post worker safety […]
One of our TSCTA Instructors has a HAZWOPER of a story
Recently, our lead instructor, Dawid Ditrich, headed to England to facilitate a HAZWOPER training at the request of the United States Air Force (USAF). TSCTA has a history of providing specialized trainings for a variety of clients including government agencies. Here’s Dawid’s story on this trip and the training we facilitated. This training was done […]
The March Towards Labor Day
2019-09-04
While there’s some debate over who first proposed the idea of Labor Day 125 years ago — as TSCTA News has discussed on previous adventures into American holiday history — there are no questions regarding what the holiday itself has always been: a party. In fact, according to the Department of Labor’s history of the […]
OSHA Seeks Comment on Silica Code Change
2019-08-29
A change may be coming to silica standards, with a recent two-pronged proposal finding its way into public consideration. The first is a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the expansion of what’s commonly known as “Table 1” from section 1926.1153 of the Federal Register, which provides details on the levels of silica protection for most […]
NYC Small Business Services Announces Local Law 196 Training Grants
2019-08-27
New York City Small Business Services announced that they are accepting applications for Site Safety Training reimbursement grants. More
NYC Construction: It’s Electric!
2019-07-12
There’s any number of things which New Yorkers do better than anyone else: Ticker tape parades, pizza and building the future, just to name a few. New York State even has the lowest energy costs in the country at $2,524/per person, which, according to the US Energy Information Agency is a dollar less than runner-up […]
National Safety Week: Hot, Hot Heat
2019-06-20
During the National Safety Council’s NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH, we’ll be taking a look at each week’s NSC-designated focus through a construction site lens. This is Fatigue Week. As part of NSC’s month-long celebration of all things safety, TSCTA News has taken a look at the weekly focus as suggested by the organization, all while still presenting […]
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