Regulations change, OSHA updates standards, and building codes evolve. Construction companies respond by updating policies, revising procedures, and providing training. But how do we know those changes actually reach the people performing the work?
A current safety program or completed training record doesn’t necessarily mean employees understand what has changed or how to apply the new requirements.
When regulatory changes fail to reach the field, the consequences can include safety concerns, costly rework, compliance violations, and project delays.
In a recent article published by the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association (FASA), Troy Clark, President of MSC Safety Solutions, examines the gap between regulatory compliance and field execution. He discusses practical examples involving OSHA requirements, building codes, workforce development, and the critical role supervisors play in implementing change.
The article reinforces an important principle at MSC Safety Solutions: Training is only effective when employees can apply what they’ve learned on the jobsite.
Read the full article, “The Regulation Changed. Did Your Workforce?”
https://fasacares.org/the-regulation-changed-did-your-workforce/
