Contractor Magazine

MAY 21, 2018

Whether it arises from a personal injury or payment dispute, lawsuits have become an unfortunate reality of almost every construction project.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 16, 2014

Imagine the following situation and ask yourself if you know exactly why or why not the employer should log the injury as work related. Also, a work event doesn’t have to be the only, or even main, cause of a work injury. The injury doesn’t even have to be caused by a unique or “out-of-the-normal” event like a fall.

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FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

For years, OSHA has been claiming that employers often attempt to discourage the reporting of injuries by disciplining, drug testing, or taking other steps to discourage injured workers from reporting an injury. Inform employees of the procedure for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. A majority of construction-related injuries occur due to a lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets and gloves. Providing adequate safety gear.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers that are required to record work-related injuries and illnesses and haven’t posted their summary of those records yet could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

These requirements encompass comprehensive training, evaluation, and documentation of skills and knowledge. Crane accidents can have severe consequences, including injuries, fatalities, property damage, and project delays. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs. Answer: Keep in mind that injuries and incidents will affect your safety status. With injuries, you’re likely to see a drop in your grades and may have to communicate that if your new submissions remove you from compliance.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers who haven’t posted their injury/illness summaries could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer. information about the number and type of reportable safety incidents, and.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Documentation and Records Required Each prequalification service has different requirements. Based on the hiring client you are working with, you may be able to consider the size or scale of the network before choosing which platform to engage with. These can relate to your insurance, financial stability, safety records, etc.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 25, 2012

The document is meant to help construction employers and workers prevent work-related nail gun injuries. ( [link] ). The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have made available a Spanish version of “Nail Gun Safety - A Guide for Construction Contractors.”

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Documentation Safety OSHA Injury 40

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. . Electrocution : Contact with overhead power lines and electrical power boxes presents risks that can lead to serious injury or death during the construction phase. .

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Safety Site Injury Construction 52

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. The post Time is now to review your drug testing policy appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. For example, accidentally reporting an injury that did not occur on the jobsite or reporting a cut or scrape that isn’t a recordable accident could have dire consequences. What is TRIR?

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA argued that the injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 logs created reasonable suspicion of hazards which suggested the existence of violations.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA argued that the injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 logs created reasonable suspicion of hazards which suggested the existence of violations.

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Inspections OSHA Injury Safety 120

FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation. We recognize that your production may require a ring guard on a riveter being bypassed to produce certain parts.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. A plumber could leave a line uncapped causing water damage, or a roofer could drop plywood on a worker below, causing injury. Why contractors should keep a record of all COIs.

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. During that same time, 59.5% Emphasising the dangers of working between immovable objects and equipment.

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Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. A copy of their OSHA 300A log, which summarizes on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Review the documentation.

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Safety Injury Inspections Documentation 120

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills. The *ISNetworld® prequalification involves uploading documentation and answering 1,200 questions called an MSQ® or Management Systems Questionnaire®. So, suppose the business hires an unlicensed and non-compliant contractor.

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Management Contractors Safety OSHA 110

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. Not only will the data be online and searchable, the underlying documents will be public records subject to disclosure to the media, plaintiffs’ lawyers, and competitors.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages. Liability coverage is also a part of business auto policies if you collide with another vehicle and injuries occur.

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Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

But there is no authoritative nationwide repository of bird casualties or injuries, so estimating the scope of this is difficult. Bird collision deterrence credit to “reduce bird injury and mortality from in-flight collisions with buildings” owned by the business.

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New York City Green Maryland Permits 289

Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2021

The Punch List app purports to generate simple PDF files including progress photos, notes, and other site audit documents and email them to clients, homeowners, inspectors, and partners. It documents walk-throughs and closeouts, ensuring important items are reported and quickly addressed. . Punch list and site audit. Heat safety.

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Mobility Bidding Estimating Documentation 107

FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur. What’s often missed and not understood is the in-between, where tasks are not minor servicing but LOTO is not feasible. In situations where LOTO is not feasible, an ALTERNATIVE METHOD is needed. Why wait for an OSHA inspection to occur before taking action?

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Responding to all document and other information requests by the OSHA inspector. In the case of catastrophic accidents, including fatalities or accidents resulting in multiple serious injuries, special care must be taken when it comes to the designation of company representatives. Send a confirming letter or email if necessary.

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OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This saves you from expensive material loss, contract terminations, serious injuries, and costly lawsuits. Ensures Companies Follow Safety Measures Maintaining compliance is critical to promoting the wellness of employees and preventing serious injuries or loss of life.

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Management Contractors Safety Certification 89

FDR Safety

JANUARY 9, 2018

If you ignore set-up, cleaning, adjusting, or other service and maintenance jobs that require power believing that workers are magically complying with LOTO, you are waiting for a potentially serious injury to occur with resulting OSHA citation. Document why power is needed and LOTO is not feasible.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 27, 2020

With that said, if you want operations to run efficiently, taking the time to familiarize yourself with every process can ensure that there would be no delays brought upon by injury. These injuries not only affect the worker’s ability to earn a livelihood, but they can also affect the company’s output and subsequent profit.

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Injury Risk Safety Accidents 62

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

How do you know when you should be documenting and recording an incident? They have a guidance document that outlines all of the necessary steps (see the link above!), but – put simply, when somebody requires medical attention for an injury, it becomes a recordable incident. “We’re What takes it to that next level?

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OSHA Safety Management Documentation 98

FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

OSHA wants to hear from the public on draft Process Safety Management guidance documents. 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.

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OSHA Safety Injury Employment 149

FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

OSHA Area Offices may add, based on local evidence, manufacturing establishments (regardless of the NAICS codes) to the master list where amputation injuries or fatalities related to machinery and equipment have occurred in the five years preceding the effective date of this Instruction.

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OSHA Inspections Safety Equipment 120

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 17, 2017

If any workers were injured during the incident, they must receive the appropriate first aid, plus medical attention or transportation to a medical facility if the injuries are severe. Having this information documented may be beneficial beyond the report itself, should you find yourself subject to OSHA investigation.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply?

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AIA Documentation Illinois Chicago 40

Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2014

Because of high profile fatal incidents and a high rate of injury OSHA wants to ensure temporary workers have the same protections and training of traditional workers. Their figures show temporary workers face a greater risk of injury, 36 to 72 percent depending on the states with publicly available records.

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OSHA Safety Injury Inspections 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Risk mitigation in project management helps prevent delays and rework, helping project managers provide stakeholders with timely access to reports, data, and documents while improving transparency and producing a higher quality of work. Risk 4 – Poor Documentation. 3 Primary Classifications of Construction Risks.

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Risk Management Construction Documentation 59

FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

In the wake of new injury and illness reporting requirements put into place Jan. Category 1 includes fatalities, hospitalizations of two or more employees, repeat offenders, hazards covered by an emphasis program, imminent dangers, or injuries to minors. OSHA will then place the incident into Category 1, 2 or 3.

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