Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This article will show you the things you need to know about snow removal insurance. . Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. In many cases, injuries or property damage may lead to costly expenses.

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FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. This article is intended to introduce you to a long-accepted concept recognized in OSHA and ANSI standards but is not well known or understood.

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FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. This article is intended to introduce you to a long-accepted concept recognized in OSHA and ANSI standards but is not well known or understood.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 13, 2019

Although little data exists on injuries to women in construction, a report in the Guardian highlighted the ways safety designs tend to neglect finding appropriate sizing for female bodies. The article first cites the New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH), which references…

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2013

Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

How to Choose Cut-Resistant Gloves Choosing the right gloves that protects workers’ hands from sharp objects without inhibiting their performance mhodges Thu, 02/23/2023 - 13:53 Over a third of workplace hand injuries involve cuts and often occur because workers are wearing the wrong hand protection — or worse, no hand protection.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

In an excellent article, attorneys Rod Smith , Pat Miller and Matt Morrison of Sherman & Howard explained the implications of a recent OSHA announcement that it was seeking comment on proposed rules that would allow it to issue citations to employers who retaliate against employees who report injuries.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 23, 2013

Employer Deadline to Publish Injury Summaries February 1. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Does the Standard Apply to My Business?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The case involved an experienced employee who suffered a serious injury to his hand after he intentionally circumvented the existing guard. Defending a machine guarding citation involving a serious injury can sometimes be an uphill battle. . The unanimous decision in Aerospace Testing Alliance (Docket No.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 26, 2016

New OSHA drug testing guidance further tightens restrictions on employers’ ability to test workers who report injuries, making it more difficult for companies to maintain a drug-free workplace. In addition, OSHA says, if drug testing is done, it has to be capable of “measuring impairment at the time the injury or illness occurred.”

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 20, 2012

OSHA announces stakeholder meetings to discuss prevention of backover injuries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. The first will take place Jan.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 3, 2020

The reasons are clear and fundamental: from staying alive to being there for family, and from avoid life-changing injuries to saving money, mitigating legal risk and gaining productivity. Fill out the form on this page to read the rest of this article. . Please complete the form below to read the rest of this article.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 30, 2019

We recommend reading the article in its entirety but have included many of the highlights below. The article announced the following changes in citation amount: For serious and non-serious violations, maximum civil penalties are now $13,260. OSHA Penalties Increased Due To Inflation. Previously $12,934).

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 27, 2016

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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FDR Safety

JANUARY 27, 2021

Expect an increase in discrimination enforcement and possible expansion of limits on drug testing following an accident or injury. Expect increased focus on incentives that may discourage injury and illness reporting and scrutiny of all incentive programs. Expect an increase in inspections that result in large penalties.

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cnstrctr

MAY 19, 2022

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in construction, understanding the basics of fall protection can help to prevent them on your jobsite.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

You can view Part 1 of this article here. Achieving acceptable risk shall include reducing the likelihood of injury to a minimum. Lastly, this blog does not intend to be the end all, but is designed to mentor by overviewing basic safety program organization and key concepts. 1] Lean Journey, M.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2022

If a worker slips off the edge of a roof or wall, those nails or screws won’t keep them from falling all of the way to the ground, causing injury or even death. 1 cause of injury and death on construction jobsites. 1 cause of injury and death on construction jobsites. Falls are the No. Jobsite Safety. Quality Matters.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The case involved an experienced employee who suffered a serious injury to his hand after he intentionally circumvented the existing guard. Defending a machine guarding citation involving a serious injury can sometimes be an uphill battle. The unanimous decision in Aerospace Testing Alliance (Docket No.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 23, 2021

Workers who are mentally fatigued have a hard time focusing on tasks which could lead to accidents and injuries in the workplace. Workers who are well hydrated will be able to focus on their tasks at hand which can reduce the chances for injuries. drinkeableppe.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The agency’s rationale is that some types of accidents are very unlikely to have been caused by drug use, and that employees fearful of retaliation for a positive drug test may be reluctant to report injuries.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 28, 2013

Protecting Workers from Cold Stress Injuries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. This article will examine cold stress illnesses and treatment options.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Well, I didn’t really intend for Construction Junkie to be filled with a bunch of articles to bum you out , but when dozens of people are injured from a jobsite incident, it’s important for us all to learn from it in order to avoid similar circumstances in the future. ATCEMS PIO responding to the incident for media briefing.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

An article by ResearchGate states that concrete has three factors that make it a good fire retardant: it is non-combustible, has a low thermal conductivity, and is non-toxic. Building regulations make it necessary for commercial buildings to adhere to safety guidelines like installing stair railings to prevent fall injuries.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

On-the-job accidents that result in worker deaths typically make news headlines, but for all the attention that news coverage brings to workplace safety issues, it misses an important point: more than 96 percent of fatal injuries occur outside the workplace. The indirect costs are nearly identical to those associated with on-the-job injuries.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

This article delves into the five most crucial ones, such as military shelter systems and remote research stations, to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and longevity. This approach ensures quick building and dismantling, minimizing time spent in harsh environments and reducing damage or injury risk.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The standard currently requires the lock-out/tag-out of machines “in which the unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or the release of stored energy could cause injury to employees.”. This is a significant step backward for the cost-effective control of hazardous energy,” the article said.

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FDR Safety

JULY 11, 2019

Top heat related injuries/issues including heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke skyrocket during summer. There are numerous channels to find statistics and remedies for heat related illnesses on the job, therefore this article won’t be covering those details. The summer months are the hottest of year.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 20, 2017

The hearing Tuesday was part of the injury phase of the investigation. In this proceeding the ITC must find that increased imports were the substantial cause of the industry’s serious injury. SolarWorld, a German company with a manufacturing operation in the U.S.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this article we’ll look at lifting attachments in more detail to see how they’re used and why they’re so important to our critical industries. They allow workers to move and transport incredibly heavy, bulky and awkward loads without the risk of injury. What Are Crane Lifting Attachments? Why Are Lifting Attachments Used?

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Employers are currently required to preserve injury and illness records for five years. Dreux and Matt Thorne of the Arent Fox law firm explained in an article , what OSHA wants to do with the new rule is to say that every day that an improper record is filed during those five years, the six-month clock starts running again.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2019

These studies include terrifying statistics on accidents, injuries, deaths, age groups most likely to be hurt, and suggestions on how to drive safer. As you read yet another article on distracted driving stats or listen to yet another toolbox talk on putting down your phone behind the wheel, don’t think “this would never happen to me”.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2012

In June 2012, OSHA found the Norfolk Southern Railway in violation of similar anti-retaliation provisions in the federal Railroad Safety Act when it terminated three employees who reported injuries. Remember that OSHA’s recordkeeping rules require employers to set up a procedure for employees to report work-related injuries and illnesses.

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