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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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

If you manage for risk, you also manage for compliance. However, if you manage for compliance, you may overlook risk and hazards that result in serious or fatal injuries. Thankfully, the groundwork to manage risk within GM and our joint process had been laid. Whether safety, business risk, insured risk, market risk, etc.,

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FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

In the wake of new injury and illness reporting requirements put into place Jan. 1, OSHA has developed enforcement procedures that could significantly impact employers. OSHA will then place the incident into Category 1, 2 or 3. Given that, it is important that employers be prepared for a visit from OSHA.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 12, 2015

When assessing the safety risks of a work task, the devil is in the details, and who knows the details better than the employees who perform the task. That is one of the guiding principles behind Task Based Risk Assessment, or TaBRA for short. TaBRA facilitates discussion about variables that could occur and create problems.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2019

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month meaning organizations such as OSHA, M.A.A.D, These studies include terrifying statistics on accidents, injuries, deaths, age groups most likely to be hurt, and suggestions on how to drive safer. and EndDD are releasing annual studies on distracted driving.

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FDR Safety

JULY 20, 2015

Recently I’ve done dozens of Task Based Risk Assessments (TaBRA) for clients, and the experience always reinforces for me the importance of worker input and the relative speed in which an assessment can be performed. The first level of risk assessment comes from the worker. It was clearing jams. Why not get their perspective?

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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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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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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. Before starting a construction project , you should train workers operating in medium and high-risk areas on safety measures and standards. has the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 9, 2013

OSHA issues plan to target high risk workplaces. OSHA has issued its 2012 Site-Specific Targeting plan to direct enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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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. This process analyzes their performance, management process, resources, and capacity.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 4, 2018

While undoubtedly an exciting time for business, projects of this size can have a higher risk of safety violations and issues. Decisions like these can have a long lasting negative impact such as higher accident rates and more OSHA violations. Mistake #1: Making Safety A 2nd Tier Priority. The Fix: Quality Safety Professionals.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 20, 2012

OSHA announces stakeholder meetings to discuss prevention of backover injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health administration announced Monday that they have scheduled meetings to discuss backover injury prevention. Backover injuries were responsible for 79 worker deaths in 2011, primarily in the construction industry.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In that case, the responsibility of dealing with workplace accidents or unsafe job sites will fall upon them, causing legal issues. Those who do not comply pose a high risk of impacting the hiring client’s project. You must upload 3 years of OSHA logs, Insurance (COI & EMR), and Safety programs (RAVS®).

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2014

Top OSHA Violations 2013 Whitepaper. Are you confident that your business will survive an OSHA inspection without falling for the same violations that account for 45% more citations for the top 10 in 2013? Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013 Reveal Increase in Citations. Fishers and related fishing workers 117.0. Roofers 40.5.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . Struck-by accidents. Electrocution.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2013

Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities. The implementation of a new standard requiring employers to adopt and Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) highlights OSHA’s 2013 regulatory agenda. These type of systems help alert a driver, when a person is behind their vehicle.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 30, 2016

6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. 6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. If you asked the typical small business man or woman if he or she wanted to protect their employees from workplace accidents, the answer would, of course, be yes. FDRsafety helps launch Ark Encounter project.

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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 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 saves you from expensive material loss, contract terminations, serious injuries, and costly lawsuits.

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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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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On construction sites, hard hats are the greatest way to protect yourself against serious, life-altering injury or death. And these are enough reasons why you need a protective gear on your head to avoid fatal injuries. According to OSHA. Specific criteria for head protection in the workplace are mandated by OSHA regulations.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. All work sites are subject to OSHA and governmental inspections.

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Work Gearz

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

We have indeed heard lots and lots of praises devoted to the breathability, lightness and comfort of cotton but how exactly would 100% cotton fare in a workplace with the risk of fire hazards. Is 100% cotton a perfect fit when fire accidents are involved or are they just not up to the task? Are 100% cotton garments OSHA approved? .

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

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. Preventing Struck-By Injuries. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you. 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. Experiencing injuries as a result of falling items or debris.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT & OSHA COMPLIANCE DEMYSTIFIED. Accidents involving hazardous energy are always a possibility. Accidents involving hazardous energy are always a possibility. OSHA’s hazardous energy standards are straightforward. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Lockout/Tagout & OSHA Compliance Demystified. Accidents involving hazardous energy are always a possibility. Accidents involving hazardous energy are always a possibility. OSHA’s hazardous energy standards are straightforward. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

OSHA has comprehensive resources available. Slip, trip, and fall hazards are the leading cause of workplace injury when snow isn’t involved. Snow only heightens these types of risks. For more advice on working in extreme weather, workplace safety, or OSHA requirements in general, please reach out to FDRsafety.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. Additional formalized training, especially for these high risk topics, is a huge improvement for cultivating a safety culture. Most fall and ladder accidents are preventable when following OSHA guidelines.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 15, 2022

Both the employee and the employer must take all necessary precautions to prevent or safeguard people from occupational hazards or accidents and in such a situation safety gear does play a crucial role. One of the most common cause of workplace injuries is rolling or falling objects. What are metatarsal guards? .

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

UNDERSTANDING OSHA’S CONFINED SPACE REQUIREMENTS. Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. By OSHA’s standards, not all work spaces without windows or ventilation are considered a confined space.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Understanding OSHA's Confined Space Requirements. Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. By OSHA's standards, not all work spaces without windows or ventilation are considered a confined space. What is a Confined Space? .

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Recent cases (both OSHA and personal injury) suggest that industry’s quest to mandate employee performance may ignore the real world where workers encounter variables, and strict interpretation of the policy would literally prevent the work from being done. However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

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. This can further snowball into more delays and higher costs as they try to find and fix defects or risk contractual penalties.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

JSAs mitigate the risk of loss or injury on a construction jobsite. Almost every job on a site comes with some risk, and analyzing those risks allows project teams to proactively address those risks before they come up. OSHA inspections can happen at any time, and penalties and fines can be expensive.

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