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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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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

Safety Services Company

In 2018, the construction industry led all industries with 1,008 fatal work industries. Regularly reviewing and training employees to the standard of the applicable codes and regulations is a proactive way to ensure compliance. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fix the Six. Scaffolding. yellow school buses stacked, end to end.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. Fall Protection encompasses all categories that define controls used to prevent injuries resulting from a fall.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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UNDERSTANDING OSHA’S NEW ELECTRONIC INJURY & ILLNESS DATA SUBMISSION

Safety Services Company

On August 1, 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched its Injury Tracking Application (ITA), which allows employers to begin observing compliance with this year’s new electronic reporting requirements. Through the ITA, employers can submit necessary injury and illness records from their 2016 OSHA Form 300A.

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Rigger Boots Vs Wellies: What’s The Difference?

Work Gearz

They provide no protection against ankle injuries, therefore, falling debris can get inside the boots, and the midsole has no penetration resistance, which can lead to injuries from stepping on nails at worksite. Your workforce will be protected by these safety boots from a variety of risks, including slips, falls, and impact injuries

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