The number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is rising rapidly and so is the number of citations issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) related to the coronavirus. From the beginning of the pandemic through November 12, OSHA issued 232 citations with $3,148,452 in penalties. Of those citations, […]

As the country continues reopening efforts, many in the door and window industry are coming together to donate materials, create protective face shields and more. Pella The Pella Corporation (Pella) began producing face shields in its 3D printing facilities in Shenandoah and Sioux Center, Iowa. According to the company, the state’s health care workers were […]

Lamatek, Inc. of West Deptford, N.J., began manufacturing adhesive-backed foam strips for brow liners on PPE face shields early in March, when it became clear that there was not enough PPE for healthcare workers and first responders. Since then, the company reports that its team of employees has been working to accommodate as many requests […]

The employees at Quanex Building Products will never forget the importance of safety. Partly because it’s built into their culture, but also because they lost employee Tim Harris several years ago who was killed when visiting a window plant. Mike Burk will never forget either. Partly, because he has devoted much of his career to […]

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is vital to the safety of every worker on the jobsite, but tradeswomen often are made to wear PPE that is too big or doesn’t fit well. Sisters in the Building Trades has created a forum for tradeswomen to discuss relevant topics and share information, including where to buy PPE designed […]