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Clarifying OSHA Recordkeeping Regulations for Multiple Business Establishments

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The OSHA Recordkeeping regulation requires employers keep a record of serious injuries and illnesses using the OSHA 300 Log. The basic requirements start with the idea that each establishment expected to be working for at least one year must have its own separate OSHA 300 Log. Multiple Business Establishments. 2014 Interpretations.

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Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

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They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers regularly enforce standards and regulations. Therefore, they are perfect topic ideas for construction meetings.

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What Happens When You Don’t Wear PPE?

Work Gearz

Workplaces like construction sites can be dangerous and accidents can happen in a few seconds time, and if an employee is not equipped well, then it can be life-threatening as well. Accidents and impacts. The first is the risk to all workers’ health and safety, and the second is the legal consequences if an accident occurs.

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Top 5 Challenges for Construction Project Managers

Fieldwire

There are also challenges that come from outside of the project such as government regulations and weather issues. Time management A lot of stakeholders perceive time constraints as among the biggest issues that result in defective designs, high rates of accidents, and loss in revenue.

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Sleep Deprivation

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Research has found that a lack of sleep is four times more likely to cause a workplace related accident than drug and alcohol combined. While there are no OSHA regulations or requirements regarding sleep, sleep deprivation can impair a worker’s ability to work safely and adhere to other safety regulations.

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Building a Strong Safety Culture

Safety Services Company

Organizations who possess a strong culture of safety often experience: Fewer accidents and injury rates Less turnover High levels of employee engagement Increased productivity. An effective training program can reduce the number of accidents and work-related injuries. Need help coming up with safety meeting topic ideas?

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Can You Wear a Hard Hat Backwards?

Work Gearz

A hard hat is there to do a job and that is to protect a worker from falling debris, accidents with tools or machinery, injury from impact, or electrical shock accidents. You are going to be more likely to have an accident if you wear the hat the wrong way. The whole idea of a hard hat is to protect. The cons are:-.

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