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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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What is Experience Modification Rate (EMR), and How Does it Impact Prequalification?

Safety Services Company

Insurance companies use the number to assess the cost of injuries and future risks. When this happens, your insurer raises your insurance premium to mitigate risk. If your industry shows a higher rate for injuries, it is reasonable to conclude that the rate will be higher in the future as well. Calculating EMR.

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Data Analytics Trends in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’ve heard our customers discuss it at both our Digital Contractor Roadshows and our Collaborate 2018 user conference this year. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety. Injuries, safety inspections and other information must be recorded and in some cases submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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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. Additional formalized training, especially for these high risk topics, is a huge improvement for cultivating a safety culture. Here are the top 6 training courses for the construction industry that address high risk activities: 1.

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State of the Construction Industry: May Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Speaking of jobsite safety, ForConstructionPros.com pointed out that construction sites pose many safety hazards like musculoskeletal injuries, slips, falls and vibrating tools and equipment. Contractors Still Manually Collect Data Despite Risks, Costs. Technology-Driven Safety Revolution Making Construction Sites Safer.

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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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