Construction Business Owner
MARCH 15, 2018
Recently, a crew working a “tilt-up” job in Austin, Texas, got a frightening reminder of how important regular crane maintenance and equipment inspections can be after an accident on the jobsite. You can watch live video of the accident at youtube.com/watch?v=Mn6PYOG6sWw.). v=Mn6PYOG6sWw.).
FDR Safety
MARCH 19, 2020
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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FDR Safety
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. This is an important decision that all employers should have handy should OSHA attempt to expand its inspection. United States v.
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. This is an important decision that all employers should have handy should OSHA attempt to expand its inspection. United States v.
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Act diligently when an accident occurs.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Small employers may not realize that they may be exempt from “programmed” OSHA inspections if they employ 10 or fewer employees and operate in a low-hazard industry. Programmed OSHA inspections are those conducted by the agency on a regular basis. In those situations, OSHA is allowed to take any action authorized by the OSH Act.
Construction Marketing
JUNE 19, 2023
A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.
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