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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. 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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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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Rigger Boots Vs Wellies: What’s The Difference?

Work Gearz

  Rigger boots are the type of footwear that fall somewhere between a wellington and a lace-up safety boot. They were initially known as safety boots until many other types of boots gained more popularity. Rigger is a specific style of pull-on safety boot. Rigger Boots in detail.   Disadvantages of Rigger boots-.

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

Pro Builder

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . 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. WHY IS THIS CHANGE IMPORTANT? WHY IS THIS CHANGE IMPORTANT?

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