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OSHA Compliance Enforcement Under President Biden

FDR Safety

Expect an increase in discrimination enforcement and possible expansion of limits on drug testing following an accident or injury. Expect increased focus on incentives that may discourage injury and illness reporting and scrutiny of all incentive programs. Expect an increase in inspections that result in large penalties.

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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. Liability coverage is also a part of business auto policies if you collide with another vehicle and injuries occur.

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RATE OF FATALITIES INCREASING AMONG OLDER WORKERS

Safety Services Company

Ken Scott, an epidemiologist at the Denver Public Health Department, said aging and its associated physical changes “could potentially make a workplace injury into a much more serious injury or a potentially fatal injury.”

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

Some construction companies have started to hire more women, but they face issues with harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Construction is a dangerous field with numerous opportunities for injuries. The AGC Report shows that diversity and inclusion improve safety where accidents can be fatal.

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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. As necessary, allow counsel to deal directly with the OSHA inspector.

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Surviving an OSHA Inspection

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These investigations are typically triggered by an accident at the workplace, an employee complaint or an OSHA initiated industry specific safety blitz. These include incident records of injuries, illnesses, fatalities, and exposures to any toxic or hazardous substances. Each year OSHA conducts around 50,000 workplace inspections.