Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. The government doesn’t take incidents like this lightly, as evidenced by the fact that the cost of penalties levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is rising. But sometimes, accidents still happen.

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OSHA Inspections Viewpoint Safety 201

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

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. The information is recorded, in detail, on the OSHA 300 forms. OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. Recordable or Not?

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

On December 10, 2019 OSHA published CPL 03-00-022 , National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. This Instruction supersedes OSHA Instruction CPL 03-00-019, National Emphasis Program on Amputations that was published in August of 2015. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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OSHA Inspections Safety Equipment 120

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. The 7500 lb. load came down on him. What can we do?

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Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. The 7500 lb. load came down on him. What can we do?

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Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

1, OSHA has developed enforcement procedures that could significantly impact employers. OSHA will then place the incident into Category 1, 2 or 3. Under a Rapid Response Investigation, employers will be requested to conduct their own investigations and report their findings along with supporting documentation.

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OSHA Inspections Employment Accidents 120

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 2, 2014

OSHA recently reported that more than 4,000 workers died from workplace accidents last year, and nearly three million others were injured, or became ill, due to work-related actions. This reinforces why accident investigation needs to be an integral part of any company’s health and safety program. KEYS FOR INVESTIGATION.

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Accidents OSHA Injury Safety 61

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver’s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Manage the accident documents.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. OSHA has proposed a new crane operator certification rule.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

OSHA’s Nov. 1 start date for enforcing its new record-keeping rule is drawing close, and employers need to pay particular attention to their drug testing policy related to workplace accidents.

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Accidents OSHA Employment Injury 120

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2014

The nature of a workplace accident will determine the extent of the investigation, the resources that will be needed, what types of investigative processes will be required, and who will need to be interviewed. Review Existing Documentation. To do that you must first secure the accident scene. Review Existing Documentation.

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Accidents Documentation Safety Security 59

Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene.

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OSHA Safety Inspections Employment 48

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

" While the explosion in Kansas does not appear to have involved an accident at a construction site, early reports do indicate that the cause may have been a contractor performing underground work that struck a gas line. In any event, there are some lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver''s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Organize post-accident activities.

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Accidents San Francisco Site OSHA 48

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills. In that case, the responsibility of dealing with workplace accidents or unsafe job sites will fall upon them, causing legal issues. You must upload 3 years of OSHA logs, Insurance (COI & EMR), and Safety programs (RAVS®).

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Management Contractors Safety OSHA 110

FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

In too many situations, an employee was injured and OSHA stepped in with significant fines for violations of 29 CFR 1910.147. I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. 2 at OSHA, former VP of Safety and Health at AK Steel.

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Employment OSHA Feasibility Safety 120

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It ensures you meet health and safety standards that safeguard workers, protect the business’s reputation, are environmentally conscious, and minimize accidents. Documentation and Records Required Each prequalification service has different requirements.

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Insurance Certification Contractors Safety 98

Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2021

James joins us as our first guest to discuss: The difference between safety and compliance What he’s learned interacting with OSHA How gamification can improve safety and make it fun at the same time. What to know about OSHA. You want to make sure your safety procedures are up to snuff in case OSHA comes, right? Work with OSHA.

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Safety OSHA Risk Documentation 71

Safety Services Company

JUNE 21, 2018

OSHA Fall Protection. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA fall protection. According to OSHA, falls accounted for 38.7% (384 out of 991) of construction related deaths in 2016 and was the #1 most frequently cited OSHA violation in 2017. [1].

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OSHA Injury Safety Equipment 48

Safety Services Company

JUNE 21, 2018

OSHA Fall Protection. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA fall protection. According to OSHA, falls accounted for 38.7% (384 out of 991) of construction related deaths in 2016 and was the #1 most frequently cited OSHA violation in 2017. [1].

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OSHA Injury Safety Equipment 48

Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

This information should be included in a terms-of-agreement document signed by all workers. 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. For instance, the U.S.

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Construction Safety Guidelines Employment 175

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

A spotlight has been focused on UCLA ever since a horrific lab accident in December 2008 caused the death of a research assistant. There have been several other campus deaths in the past two years caused by accidents that in other cases would have been under the jurisdiction of OSHA.

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Safety Accidents OSHA Risk 120

Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2014

Because of high profile fatal incidents and a high rate of injury OSHA wants to ensure temporary workers have the same protections and training of traditional workers. OSHA broadly defines a temporary worker as one who is supplied to a host employer and paid by a staffing agency, whether or not their job is temporary.

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OSHA Safety Injury Inspections 48

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Accidents happen all over the world and if the accident happens to a minority or or a person not considered important then people, wrongly, do not seem to care. In Myanmar there was a construction accident that killed two and injured 18. Normally, an accident such as that would be swept under the carpet and ignored.

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Accidents Safety Compensation OSHA 100

Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019. It’s no surprise that the 10 most frequent OSHA violations mirror the Focus Four risks : Fall protection, ladders, and scaffolding accounted for 60% of the top violations in 2021. .

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Safety Site Injury Construction 52

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Farmworkers’ launch lawsuit against Cal/OSHA. Late last week the United Farm Workers of America filed a lawsuit against the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) claiming the safety regulation group failed in its duty to enforce regulations protecting outdoor workers.

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OSHA Inspections Los Angeles Safety 49

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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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA. This directly translates to a well-equipped and well-trained staff that can mitigate workplace accidents and respond swiftly in case they occur.

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Management Contractors Safety Certification 89

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Cal/OSHA issues vining safety alert. In response the September death of a California wine worker the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has issued a warning about the dangers of anhydrous ammonia. The document also describes General Responses to Ammonia Release.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Accident and incident investigation plan. Having an effective workplace safety and health program will ensure you’re OSHA compliant and show your commitment to safety. Workplace Safety Training & Documentation. Fulfills OSHA requirements. You know and understand OSHA regulations pertinent to the job you are doing.

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Safety Accidents Equipment OSHA 48

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

OSHA inspections can happen at any time, and penalties and fines can be expensive. The maximum federal OSHA penalty for violations can be up to $14,502 per violation. These are usually the most complicated tasks or ones that have caused accidents or near misses previously. What are the consequences? How could it arise?

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Safety Accidents OSHA Injury 52

Safety Services Company

APRIL 16, 2014

This was the situation put to OSHA that they addressed February 2014 in a clarification of its recordkeeping regulations : 1904.5 OSHA Response: 1904.6(b)(3) Without any previous OSHA recorded left knee injuries, the employee’s case is new and a health care professional’s evaluation isn’t necessary. General Recording Criteria”.

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Injury OSHA Employment Regulation 48

Safety Services Company

MAY 6, 2015

Chemical distributors will be required to use the GHS labelling and documentation beginning December 1 of this year. In June of 2016, OSHA is scheduled to update requirements for alternative workplace labelling, which could result in additional requirements. The SDS is an extremely technical document that may not be easy to comprehend.

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OSHA Safety Documentation Accidents 48

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 18, 2016

This group looks at initial project documents and does some internal budgeting and cost estimating based on construction pricing models and historical data. And ultimately, safety should be a priority for our clients as well, since an accident on the job site can have significant consequences for a construction timeline and budget.

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Commercial Safety Construction Project Management 120

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. A copy of their OSHA 300A log, which summarizes on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Review the documentation.

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Safety Injury Inspections Documentation 120

FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2019

I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” In a few cases, the documentation of procedures is so voluminous as to be of little value for the new worker doing the job alone.

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