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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. Determining the type of inspection being conducted and the intended scope.

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Keys to an Effective Accident Investigation

Safety Services Company

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. Develop the Sequence of Events. To do that you must first secure the accident scene. Inspection reports.

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Keys to an Effective Accident Investigation

Safety Services Company

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. Develop the Sequence of Events. To do that you must first secure the accident scene. Inspection reports.

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Accidents At Construction Sites: What To Do?

Best Practices Construction Law

" 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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Derailment inquiry exposes risk management shortfalls

Construction Law

A great divide exists between those who take proactive action to prevent undesirable events and those who just muddle along and wait until the bad thing happens before belatedly doing anything about it. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has produced an interim report into the derailment of the 06.38 Nick Barrett.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

Accidents can take a hefty toll in life, limb, and material damages. A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap. Second, controls must be inspected regularly to be sure that all motions agree with the controls as marked.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

Are site inspection requirements from consultants met and are appropriate instructions given to contractors following site meetings and inspections? Are tender calls, tender recommendations and contractor engagement processes managed properly? Are all contract documents signed?