FDR Safety

JANUARY 3, 2013

In 2013, you can be assured that the continuing effects of the two-year-old Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program on the trucking industry and commercial drivers will remain high on both the government and industry list of issues demanding attention.

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MAY 11, 2015

In 2013, 291 workers died from falls, with 25 percent of those occurring from a height of 10 feet or less. This is also an excellent time to conduct inspections of fall protection PPE and create or review their respective rescue plans. This program is to increase awareness of the fall hazards associated with construction work.

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DECEMBER 18, 2013

General Industry Regulation 1910.147, The Control of Hazardous Energy – better known as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) – was the seventh most violated standard in 2013 with 3,254, more than twice as many as in 2012 (1,572). Check with us every Wednesday for the rest of the year as we understand the Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The third most cited OSHA violation in 2013 was the construction regulation on scaffolding (1926.451). Scaffolding accidents are part of the falls to a lower level that we mentioned in the Fall Protection violation article. Inspect synthetic rope being used as toprails or midrails. Accidents & Fatalities OSHA'

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The third most cited OSHA violation in 2013 was the construction regulation on scaffolding (1926.451). Scaffolding accidents are part of the falls to a lower level that we mentioned in the Fall Protection violation article. Inspect synthetic rope being used as toprails or midrails. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined.

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MARCH 17, 2014

The organization warned that during inspections, OSHA will pay particular attention to contract oversight and identify the company performing work on the tower, the tower owner, carrier and other responsible parties. These are hazards that employees need to be protected against. Increased Attention on Communication Tower Worksites.

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MAY 12, 2014

Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. Subsequently, the U.S.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Oil and Gas Service Industry Manufacturing Credit (AS 43.20.049): As part of the More Alaska Production Act passed in 2013, this is a credit of 10% of qualified oil and gas industry service expenditures, up to $10 million per taxpayer per year. Certain geothermal and open- or closed- loop biomass systems qualify through December 31, 2013.

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MARCH 21, 2014

ANGEL INVESTOR TAX CREDIT: An income tax credit for qualified investors who invest in certain qualified businesses in Georgia in calendar years 2011, 2012 and 2013. The credit is claimed two years later, in 2013, 2014 and 2015, respectively. an hour and be eligible to receive employer-provided coverage under an accident or health plan.

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