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Heat Stress Safety in the Workplace: OSHA Guidelines and Prevention Strategies for 2026
As the demand for new construction grows and heat indexes increase, so does the effect on the health of workers…
BY STEVE GUGLIELMO AND BRAD DAVIS In 2023, Brad Davis experienced the kind of safety incident most companies never want…
The hot topic today in our industry today is lasers and new applications for using them. From welding and cutting,…
By Tom Badstubner, Ryan Combest, Mike Dodd, Rick Schweitzer, and Steve Guglielmo We last had the opportunity to catch up…
Growing up, I remember climbing ladders all the time, never worrying about safety, and never being told how to use…
Consultants Discuss Regulatory Developments: How new legislation and areas of emphasis will impact GAWDA members
By Tom Badstubner, Marilyn Dempsey, Michael Dodd, Rick Schweitzer and Steve Guglielmo GAWDA consultants have been busy since the Second…
One of the most common injuries on a worker’s body is related to the hand. We use them nonstop in…
By Paul Bernier, ASP In 1970, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and since then, OSHA has…
In Your Eyes By Paul Bernier, ASP Each day, there are approximately 2,000 worker eye injuries in the U.S., and…
By Paul Pflieger, Director of Marketing and Communications, CGA As we mark National Safety Month this June, it’s an ideal…
By Paul Bernier, ASP Over the last several years, OSHA has worked to create awareness of the “Fatal 4” to…
The Right to Know The Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard ranked as the second most frequently cited violation by OSHA in…
The following is an excerpt from the GAWDA Safety Organizer, a monthly bulletin sent to GAWDA members. For more information…
The following is an excerpt from the GAWDA Safety Organizer, a monthly bulletin sent to GAWDA members. For more information…
CGA C-1, Methods for Pressure Testing Compressed Gas Cylinders, is the most accessed publication in the growing library of 380+ publications…
The following is an excerpt from the GAWDA Safety Organizer, a monthly bulletin sent to GAWDA members. For more information…
While construction activity often takes place year-round, it truly ramps up in Spring in the U.S. This is often the…
By Paul Bernier, ASP There are real dangers of heat stress in the workplace, and it can happen quickly to…
The following is an excerpt from the GAWDA Safety Organizer, a monthly bulletin sent to GAWDA members. For more information…
As summer approaches and the use of BBQ grills increases, we need to be mindful of the dangers propane can…

