FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Safety incentive programs generally don’t work very well, but that doesn’t mean OSHA is on the right track with a memo the agency issued to restrict them. But for the companies that choose to use safety incentive programs, OSHA’s new approach creates problems of fairness. Take Joe, for example.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore precisely how safety and compliance and its management can help you win contracts. When accidents happen, it doesn’t just impact your employees; it costs money, time, and resources for your organization. A company needing OSHA-related work will choose someone with a longer and higher safety record.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2012

Even at a company with a strong safety program some employees can be overlooked for training, leaving them vulnerable in case of an accident, fire or explosion. An excellent blog post by Curtis Chambers on oshatraining.com identifies these employees.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

has the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). As an employer, you should stick to these guidelines as they keep your workers safe and insure you from hefty fines in natural accidents. The post 7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

He is a specialist New York accident lawyer and the proprietor of the Ginarte Law firm. He enjoys writing and sharing his insights on various legal blogs. While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious. This guest post was contributed by Joseph A. Significant Savings.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Let me explain the title and the premise of this blog. Most safety professionals are aware that OSHA, by mandate, is a violations-based approach. You must obviously do those things required by OSHA, but that alone will not eliminate injuries, especially those associated with non-routine tasks.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

My goal in writing this blog post is to whet the appetite of those who may not be sufficiently familiar with ANSI B11 , the series of U.S. Importantly, RA (especially Task Based Risk Assessment) is a powerful offensive and defensive tool to ward off potential OSHA citations. Accident Prevention'

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Time management A lot of stakeholders perceive time constraints as among the biggest issues that result in defective designs, high rates of accidents, and loss in revenue.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2014

Does OSHA Understand its Own Machine and Equipment Guarding Directive? Does OSHA Understand its Own Machine and Equipment Guarding Directive? It would appear that OSHA believes that all machinery/equipment with moving parts requires guarding regardless of its location or position. OSHA’s position is just wrong.

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FDR Safety

MAY 14, 2012

Having said that, there are a couple of concerns with OSHA’s position, which was outlined in a recent memo. First, OSHA does not seemed concerned with the historic practice of piece rate for pay. Will my company be in violation of OSHA’s perception of “incentive programs that discourage employees from reporting their injuries”?

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

In this month’s OSHA Training Blog , Curtis Chambers addresses some of those issues with “Answers to top five questions about hard hats.”. Sometimes in our focus on the complexities of rules and regulations, we forget the simple, common-sense questions where clear answers can make a real difference in safety. Here are the questions: 1.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Our previous blogs describe the “what,” “how, ” and “why” of the TaBRA method from a technical perspective. If you want a change in attitude, you need to assure that your safety policies and procedures facilitate workers, management and union personnel dealing with real world issues to achieve both acceptable risk and compliance with OSHA.

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Construction Knowledge

JANUARY 16, 2013

Here’s a guest blog that I found thought provoking. Here’s at a look at some of the worst construction accidents in American History: The Hoover Dam. One of the worst construction disasters in American history was the accident that occurred at Willow Island, West Virginia in 1978. Willow Island.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

As contractors, we need to ensure the health and safety of our workers from all hazards, including what OSHA calls the “fatal four.” We’ll also explore best practices to comply with OSHA regulations and foster a culture of electrical safety on all of your job sites and work projects. Contact us today to learn more.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They take up a good part of the accidents reported in worksites every year. I am going to answer all these questions and even more in this blog. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted the safety standards prescribed by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for eye wares. Care to venture?

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Falls, alone, account for up to 70% of construction-related injuries and deaths, according to Dr. Dong Zhao of Michigan State University, who has been analyzing BLS data to determine why construction accidents keep happening and to discover or refine preventive measures. Falls are the most common jobsite accidents. Foulke Jr.,

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FDR Safety

JUNE 18, 2012

With the economy still struggling and Republicans pointing to excess regulation as one cause, it seems unlikely that OSHA would roll out an ambitious new regulatory approach before the November presidential election. If the agency does so, OSHA could be a very visible issue in the election. Is David Michaels willing to take that on?

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