Mark Lies and Patrick Joyce from USA-based legal firm Seyfarth give an update on the current position of the country’s OSHA regulations. Demolition is integral to nearly every construction project ...

There are no government statistics isolating the number of fatalities that occur specifically in demolition. However, fatalities in the construction industry overall have remained constant for over 20 ...

Demolition work is inherent with hazards. There are ongoing examples highlighting the consequences of not using the appropriate safety equipment or following proper safety procedures at work.

The recent trial about the fatal demolition-related disaster at 22nd and Market streets revealed stark details about negligence, risky demolition decisions, and the human costs of putting speed over ...

Although the prevailing perception is that the demolition industry by its very nature is a dangerous business, the truth is that the industry’s continued commitment to safety education and best ...

In light of recent worker fatalities at demolition sites, including that of a 25-year-old struck by falling concrete at a mall in suburban Chicago, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The fatal collapse of a center city building last June continues to have a ripple effect on how some construction and demolition work is conducted in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, a ...

On July 16, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced a series of changes in the way demolition and abatement operations are regulated and carried out in New York City. The changes are outlined in a report ...