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Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule

FDR Safety

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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April 2017 Newsletter – A “New, New OSHA” Emerges

FDR Safety

1, 2016, and the other from February 15, 2017. February 15, 2017. Employers reminded to post injury and illness summaries through April; electronic filing not required until July. OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program helps Utah manufacturer reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. You can compare the headlines yourself.

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Migratory Bird Treaty Act Will Apply Only to Intentional Takes

Green Building Law Update

Conduct that results in the unintentional (incidental) injury or death of migratory birds is not prohibited under the act. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a rule clarifying that the scope of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act only extends to conduct intentionally injuring birds. The proposed rule and notice of intent are now available.

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OSHA extends record-keeping liability to five years

FDR Safety

Employers are now liable for potential problems with their OSHA-required records of work-related injuries and illnesses for five years after the occurrence of any violation, under recently revised regulations, and may need to revise their record-keeping practices. The new regulation, which takes effect Jan.

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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

Safety Services Company

Regularly reviewing and training employees to the standard of the applicable codes and regulations is a proactive way to ensure compliance. The layers of OSHA regulation that protect workers focus on proper use and installation of safety systems, supervision, safe work procedures, maintenance and more. Scaffolding.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. OSHA Regulations.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall. OSHA Regulations.

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