New OSHA Focus On Demolition Safety Aims To Curb Growing Problem As Building Sector Expands

OSHA has launched a broad compliance assistance effort keyed to reducing hazards in demolition operations, citing several recent high-profile deadly incidents and fast-growing building renovation activities as the economy shows signs of recovery. Industry embraced the initiative in some respects but one source cautions that it does not mean OSHA, by trying to work with employers, is backing off its stringent enforcement stance.