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Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule

FDR Safety

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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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. Of course, this raises a whole host of privacy, cyber-security, and other concerns.

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OSHA Electronic Records Submission Delayed, But Not for Long

FDR Safety

OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. If you have any questions about whether you are covered by the electronic submission requirements, what you should submit, or how to submit it, please contact the safety professionals at FDRsafety.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. Fall Protection, like most types of workplace safety, has evolved significantly since the early 1900s where fall protection was unregulated.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

Considered one of Construction’s ‘Fatal Four’ , falls from height accounted for 381 out of 971 deaths in 2017 in the construction sector, and was the leading cause of construction worker deaths. Fall Protection, like most types of workplace safety, has evolved significantly since the early 1900s where fall protection was unregulated.

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State of the Construction Industry: March Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OSHA’s new electronic recordkeeping rule requires employers to submit a 300A form, a record of the company’s recordable injuries and illnesses for the year, by December 31 every year. 2017’s compliance numbers were poor, with nearly 200,000 jobsites not filing forms. Nearly 50 Percent More Zero Energy Buildings Underway in 2017.

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OSHA Fall Protection

Safety Services Company

Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA fall protection. According to OSHA, falls accounted for 38.7% (384 out of 991) of construction related deaths in 2016 and was the #1 most frequently cited OSHA violation in 2017. [1]. OSHA Fall Protection.

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