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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help

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This is where environmental consulting comes into the picture. This article briefly outlines how hiring an environmental consultancy can help manage hazardous waste. Compliance with Regulations Different industries are required to comply with different sets of environmental regulations.

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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

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Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. Or a company might report every accident, recordable or not, in an effort to avoid an OSHA fine.

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Update on OSHA Penalties for 2020

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OSHA has increased its monetary penalties 2% for breaking OSHA regulations and standards. Increases in maximum penalties cover the following: Violations that relate to workplace dangers that can lead to an accident or an illness, which result in serious harm, or a fatality. Incidents other than serious violations.

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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

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For example, five employees recently died in an explosion at a Pittsburgh drilling company that had violated OSHA safety regulations in the past. Here are four construction safety strategies to consider: Know the OSHA Regulations. But sometimes, accidents still happen. Safety is a serious matter.

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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers

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There are also challenges that come from outside of the project such as government regulations and weather issues. 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. Learn more → 4.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

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Risk management plan, which identifies possible risks like nonviable time and cost estimates, budget cuts, regulation changes, etc. Has the selection of architectural, engineering, and other required consultants been managed? Are all appropriate contracts executed between clients and consultants? All work begins in this phase.

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Sleep Deprivation

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Research has found that a lack of sleep is four times more likely to cause a workplace related accident than drug and alcohol combined. While there are no OSHA regulations or requirements regarding sleep, sleep deprivation can impair a worker’s ability to work safely and adhere to other safety regulations. What can you do?