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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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OSHA construction safety inspections fall 84% during COVID-19 pandemic

BD+C

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. The number of inspections at construction sites dropped to about 65 during the week of April 26.

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The 10 Pros And Cons Of Construction Site Inspections

Lets Build

Inspections are an essential part of the construction process. If done correctly, they can have tremendous advantages for anyone working in the industry. They can provide the certainty that everything proceeds as it should and in a safe way. It is clear that inspectors have a crucial job. They have.

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Machine Learning Software for Facade Inspection | Video Inside

The Constructor

Machine learning and artificial intelligence have long been in the construction industry to make some real impactful ripples. After almost two years.

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OSHA New Enforcement Action For The Metals Industry

FDR Safety

The purpose is to target organizations with machinery or equipment that cause or are capable of causing amputations, and organizations where amputations have occurred. This National Emphasis Program – (NEP) instruction applies to General Industry organizations where machinery or equipment that is likely to cause amputation is present.

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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. In those situations, OSHA is allowed to take any action authorized by the OSH Act.

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OSHA inspected more construction sites last year than any other workplace

Construction Dive

OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.

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