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High stakes: State cannabis laws make contractors' obligations hazy

Construction Dive

Laws permitting medical and sometimes recreational marijuana present challenges for employers — not the least of which is finding workers who can pass a hiring or post-accident/incident drug test.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

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. WHAT IS A PERMIT-REQUIRED SPACE? Furthermore, a confined space isn’t always a permit-required space. WHAT IS A CONFINED SPACE? .

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

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. What is a Permit-Required Space? Furthermore, a confined space isn't always a permit-required space. What is a Confined Space? .

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Spotting Safety: Earthmoving Equipment Training

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It’s up to the employer to ensure their operators have successfully completed a training program under an instructor who has the knowledge, training, and experience to teach and evaluate the operator. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment or machinery.

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Construction Incident Response

Safety Services Company

To most of us, the word “accident” is suggestive of a random event, which could not have been fully prevented. No employee will be permitted to re-enter the building until after determination has been made that it’s safe to do so. Accident Investigations. Let’s examine what to do after an accident occurs.

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Construction Incident Response

Safety Services Company

To most of us, the word “accident” is suggestive of a random event, which could not have been fully prevented. No employee will be permitted to re-enter the building until after determination has been made that it’s safe to do so. Accident Investigations. Let’s examine what to do after an accident occurs.

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OSHA Safety

Safety Services Company

There are circumstances when OSHA may give less than 24 hours’ notice to the employer. Employers who receive advance notice of an inspection must inform their employees’ representative, or arrange for OSHA to do so. Employers should always ask to see the credentials and verify by calling the nearest OSHA office. Walkthrough.

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