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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

The result is higher costs to complete projects.Other considerations will be the impact it will have on OSHA standards and Insurance Company costs. Insurances; Workers compensation, General Liability, Risk. Some projects may be subject to local Health Department Standards as well. Office Utilities. Office personnel.

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How to Effectively Maintain Your Third-Party Auditor Account

Safety Services Company

Most third-party auditors grade contractors based on the following elements: Statistical Information: OSHA 300/A Logs, OH&S Statistics, TRIR, TRF, etc. Insurance Documents: General Liability, Automobile Liability, Limits, Workers’ Compensation, Experience Modification Rates, etc. Document (Correctly). 5. Implement.

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Supplier Vetting & Compliance

Safety Services Company

The prequalification firm will review your company’s written health and safety program for conformance with OSHA regulatory and owner-client standards. OSHA forms (300 & 300A). Insurance Documents: General Liability, Automobile Liability, Limits, Workers’ Compensation, Experience Modification Rates, etc.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. or higher, then it might be time to consider implementing a comprehensive safety plan to try and reduce your workers compensation insurance costs. General Management. Software & Technology.

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

Work Gearz

It’s essential to understand that on-the-job safety equipment must comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation, and that it’s most effective when it’s the right size, fit, and height for the worker. Reasons why you need PPE. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages of wearing PPE: 1.)

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Who is Covered (Or Not) by OSHA

Safety Services Company

Who is Covered (Or Not) by OSHA. One of the more common set of questions I get are from small operations wondering if they are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and all the rules, regulations and standards that go with it: “I run a small farm with only myself and my family.”. Really, that’s it.

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