NYC construction injuries drop, OSHA eases penalties for small businesses

August 2025 Issue of Future Environment Design's Safety Suzy Newsletter - NYC construction injuries hit a 10-year low, and small businesses get a break as OSHA eases penalties to reward good-faith compliance. https://bit.ly/415adRe

💸 The True Cost of Unsafe Jobsites In construction, the average injury costs $40,000—and total injuries & fatalities add up to a staggering $11.5 billion annually. These aren't just numbers—they’re lost time, broken trust, and preventable tragedies. At BCG, we help construction and industrial teams reduce risk with ergonomic, OSHA,MSHA and CSA compliant guarding that protects both people and profits. 🛠️ Safety isn’t a cost—it’s a smart investment. #ConstructionSafety #InjuryPrevention #WorkplaceSafety #OSHACompliance #BCGGuarding #SafetyPays #ZeroHarm

Future Environment Design's #FEDTC July Safety Suzy Newsletter ~ Celebrate the 4th featuring an article on ABC Report Reveals Five Safety Practices That Dramatically Cut Construction Injuries. https://bit.ly/3ToQt6V

Future Environment Design's #FEDTC July Safety Suzy Newsletter ~ Celebrate the 4th featuring an article on ABC Report Reveals Five Safety Practices That Dramatically Cut Construction Injuries. https://bit.ly/3ToQt6V

“The OSHA multi-employer site doctrine creates uncertainty and unfair liability for controlling contractors on complex construction projects. NCPI’s latest white paper provides a roadmap for reform protecting workers while ensuring accountability is properly aligned.” — National Construction Policy Institute Read the full white paper: https://lnkd.in/ehp76n2G #ConstructionPolicy #NCPI #OSHA #WorkforceSafety #MultiEmployerDoctrine

Building Safety Isn’t Just a Compliance Issue - It’s a Mindset Shift The Building Safety Act has been, and will continue to, change how we all work - and fast. 🧱 Dutyholders. 📋 Golden Thread of information. 📌 Gateway approvals. 🏢 Higher-risk building accountability. This isn’t just more paperwork - it’s a total shift in responsibility and transparency. And it’s affecting everyone, from designers and developers to product suppliers and subcontractors. Key takeaways we're seeing: 🖊️ Design decisions are now risk decisions - and must be documented as such. 🛠️ Product choices need to stand up to scrutiny - no more relying on vague spec sheets. 📱 Digital record-keeping is now critical, not optional. ⏲️ Delays in approvals (especially Gateway 2) are already slowing projects. The winners will be those who act early - not those who scramble to catch up 🏆 💬 Looking for document support and an expert eye? Drop us a DM, and one of our team will be able to help! #BuildingSafetyAct #UKConstruction #ConstructionLaw #GoldenThread #ConstructionCompliance #BuildingRegulations

🚧 A Wake-Up Call for the Industry 🚧 The video highlights a moment of pure negligence — a reminder of how quickly things can go wrong in construction and heavy lifting. Every shortcut taken puts lives at risk, not just productivity. ✅ Strict adherence to safety protocols is non-negotiable. ✅ Vigilance and training save lives. 👉 What safety lessons do you think the industry still needs to learn? #ConstructionSafety #HeavyLifting #ZeroHarm #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety

Are you being short-changed by shortcuts? The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced the “Golden Thread” — a requirement for accurate, accessible, and up-to-date information throughout a building’s lifecycle. It’s not just a box-ticking exercise. It’s about accountability, transparency, and trust. That’s where CCPI (Code for Construction Product Information) steps in — ensuring product data is clear, verifiable, and not misleading. If you’re working with dry lining systems, your supplier should be meeting this standard. Are they? #BuildingSafetyAct #GoldenThread #CCPI #trustmetsec

In August, OSHA conducted 37 inspections across the Cincinnati area, 🏗️ Top Industries Inspected: Construction (17 inspections) General Industry (9 inspections) Others included Retail, Services, and Recreation 📋 Most Common Inspection Types: Planned Safety – 13 Referral Safety – 7 Complaint Health – 6