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Say What? The Rise of Criminal Liability for Construction Accidents

Best Practices Construction Law

on safety policies, OSHA and regulatory compliance, contracts, disputes, and all areas where law and construction intersect. “To Last week marked the end of Construction Safety Week 2018 , a combined effort by the Construction Industry Safety (CISI) group and the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) CEO Forum.

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Developing A Safety Culture In Multi-Employer Worksites

FDR Safety

March 2018 – Foxconn Technology Group confirmed Tuesday that is has selected Rhode Island-based Gilbane Building Co. One of these challenges revolves around workplace safety. In Multi-Employer Worksites, safety practices can differ depending on the trade and the individual. Start Every Day With A Safety Message.

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How to Prepare for OSHA’s New Crane Rule

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. We’ve seen a rise in OSHA fines and even criminal charges related to safety incidents recently. Compliance management is no small task.

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Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule

FDR Safety

The lawsuit contends that the rule unlawfully prohibits or otherwise limits employer safety incentive programs and routine mandatory post-accident drug testing programs. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

Safety Services Company

In 2018, the construction industry led all industries with 1,008 fatal work industries. If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. When your program serves up the right information to employees, you create a culture that highlights safety.

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Safe + Sound Week 2018: Out-Of The Box Approaches For Talking Safety

FDR Safety

Safe + Sound Week is OSHA’s nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs that include management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards in workplaces. Switch Roles In Safety Discussions. Make Safety Fun.

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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. Under it, employee complaints of retaliation can now be investigated in the same way as any other alleged safety violation.

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