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November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance

FDR Safety

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond. By Andrew Kaake.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Employment practices liability.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

In the case of catastrophic accidents, including fatalities or accidents resulting in multiple serious injuries, special care must be taken when it comes to the designation of company representatives. Unless trade secrets are involved, the employer generally has no right to object.If Always exercise this right.

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Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites

Pro Builder

Additionally, employers, owners, and managers need to ensure a safe means to enter and exit trenches on jobsites and must keep materials away from trench edges. . The risk of injury or death,” she says, “is just too high.”. He has more than 30 years of trial experience in construction accident cases, for both defense and plaintiff. .

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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Winter Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention

Safety Services Company

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 40,000 snow, ice, and sleet related workplace injuries every year. Below are compliance-tested principles you can follow as an employer to ensure the safety of your workers during winter. It's always best to be prepared. Prepping the Office. Review and Adjust.

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