MIOSHA releases new Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring Standards

After several months of review on the state and federal levels, MIOSHA has released the new Part 9 standard, Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring. There are several changes that contractors should be aware of, most notably: •Protective systems for use in excavations of...

Coffee with MIOSHA

MIOSHA and MITA invite members to share a cup of coffee and learn about the importance of workplace safety and health. ‘Coffee with MIOSHA’ events provide an informal opportunity for members to meet with MIOSHA representatives (consultative and...

Heat Related Illness – State Emphasis Program

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that between 2015 and 2019, environmental heat resulted in an average of 35 worker fatalities per year nationwide and 2,700 cases with days away from work. However, the actual number of...

The Safety & Health Field Book is Essential!

The first item a MIOSHA Safety Officer generally asks for during an inspection is a copy of your company’s safety and health program. When’s the last time you updated yours? Does it encompass the new confined space rules? Utility locating per Public Act 174? MITA has...