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Some small employers exempt from regular OSHA inspections

FDR Safety

Small employers may not realize that they may be exempt from “programmed” OSHA inspections if they employ 10 or fewer employees and operate in a low-hazard industry. Programmed OSHA inspections are those conducted by the agency on a regular basis.

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OSHA Now Using Drones For Safety Inspections

FDR Safety

No matter the job, technology continues to find its way into every corner of every industry, including construction. This is largely due to OSHA’s 2018 implementation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems to improve safety inspections. It also says that employers do not have to allow access to the drone portion of any inspection.

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New OSHA recordkeeping rule: Urgent need for employer review

FDR Safety

Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. Employers should review their policies, procedures and programs to make sure they comply with the new anti-retaliation requirements.

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OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic  

Pro Builder

OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic . The agency has focused its attention on virus transmission hazards in the health-care industry, according to OSHA data. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections. Wed, 06/03/2020 - 09:00. Peter Fabris. Read More.

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CITB told to improve by Ofsted inspectors

Construction Enquirer

Construction training body CITB has been given a “requires improvement” rating following its latest Ofsted inspection. The CITB has moved away from the use of subcontractors to provide training to work closer with employers to recruit and train apprentices. This was established in 2022. This was established in 2022.

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Surprise site safety visits drop to record low

Construction Enquirer

A freedom of information request made by the Unite union discovered that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) undertook only 7,647 unannounced inspections in 2022/23 – a 2% decline on the previous year when there were 7,793 inspections. The number of inspections conducted by the HSE has been constantly falling since 2010.

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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction Jobless Rate Hits 18-Year Low, Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs. ENR reported this month that the July unemployment rate in the construction industry fell to 3.4 Keep an eye on this story, as it will likely affect our industry for a while. Need a Quick Inspection of a 58-Story Tower? Send a Drone.