FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond. By Andrew Kaake.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver’s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Manage the accident documents.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoiding Legal Issues Hiring clients hire a licensed contractor to save themselves from legal liabilities and low-quality work. In that case, the responsibility of dealing with workplace accidents or unsafe job sites will fall upon them, causing legal issues.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

" 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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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver''s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Organize post-accident activities.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Each year OSHA conducts around 50,000 workplace inspections. These investigations are typically triggered by an accident at the workplace, an employee complaint or an OSHA initiated industry specific safety blitz. They have a right to contest the time OSHA allows the employer for correcting a hazard.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2021

James joins us as our first guest to discuss: The difference between safety and compliance What he’s learned interacting with OSHA How gamification can improve safety and make it fun at the same time. But when you focus on compliance first, you may overlook important components of safety just because they aren’t legally mandated.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

He is a specialist New York accident lawyer and the proprietor of the Ginarte Law firm. He enjoys writing and sharing his insights on various legal blogs. While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious. This guest post was contributed by Joseph A. Significant Savings.

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Work Gearz

MAY 16, 2022

With the risk of workplace accidents and the fair share of daily trouble and hardships, construction workers do have to put up with a lot on a day to day basis.   Bright yellow vests help drivers to see construction workers from a distance so as to take caution and avoid any accidents from occurring.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Accidents happen all over the world and if the accident happens to a minority or or a person not considered important then people, wrongly, do not seem to care. In Myanmar there was a construction accident that killed two and injured 18. Normally, an accident such as that would be swept under the carpet and ignored.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019. It’s no surprise that the 10 most frequent OSHA violations mirror the Focus Four risks : Fall protection, ladders, and scaffolding accounted for 60% of the top violations in 2021. .

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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 directly translates to a well-equipped and well-trained staff that can mitigate workplace accidents and respond swiftly in case they occur.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

When it comes to the protection of employees in the construction and oil and gas industries, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must religiously maintain compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. But staying ‘OSHA legal’ is no longer enough. Click here to download the full report.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. 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.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 30, 2021

According to OSHA hard hats should be worn the way they were designed, UNLESS the manufacturer specifies that the hat can be worn backwards. 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. The cons are:-.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Accident and incident investigation plan. Having an effective workplace safety and health program will ensure you’re OSHA compliant and show your commitment to safety. Fulfills OSHA requirements. You know and understand OSHA regulations pertinent to the job you are doing. Specific training required for the job.

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Work Gearz

JULY 10, 2020

Vehicle operators cannot recognize a worker who is wearing inadequate or non-enhanced-visibility clothing in sufficient time to avoid an accident.”. In case of traffic areas, wearing high visibility vests would help the drivers to locate you from far and thus avoid fast driving and accident. OSHA safety vests Requirements.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

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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Work Gearz

JULY 17, 2020

Moreover, safety vests are required by law (OSHA, ANSI, CSA standards) to be mandatory in every workplace to ensure the safety of every workplace. . In times of disasters and emergencies, like a road accident or any natural disaster, people can easily identify the wearer of the safety vest and approach you for help. Just scroll down….

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 4, 2014

In April 2010, OSHA released a memorandum requiring all employers to offer OSHA training in a language that all employees understand. The new rules require OSHA compliance officers to monitor the effectiveness of on-site training for non-English speakers. In other words, do the workers really understand?

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2015

In most workplaces, accidents are a nuisance for worker and a headache for HR. However, at construction sites, accidents are potentially industry-ruining. Here are eight ways construction businesses can reduce workplace accidents and gain public approval. Accidents are more likely to occur when workers are unsure what to expect.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

I can say that the courts in most areas would hold at least the contractor liable for this accident and serious painful injury. In addition, it is in my opinion, that the city should also be held liable for this accident, for not adequately monitoring this jobsite for safety issues and violations. productivity. project collaboration.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

Incident and accident investigations: Know how to investigate near-miss incidents and accidents. Fulfills OSHA requirements. You'll know and understand the OSHA regulations that apply to your job. Putting training information in writing has benefits more valuable than just avoiding an OSHA citation.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 4, 2014

In April 2010, OSHA released a memorandum requiring all employers to offer OSHA training in a language that all employees understand. The new rules require OSHA compliance officers to monitor the effectiveness of on-site training for non-English speakers. In other words, do the workers really understand?

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Too often companies are told that they need to have a safety manual to protect them from OSHA violations, and while that’s true, understanding how that works is just as informative to a safely run company as having all the right words and regulations in a policy.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. The more accidents and safety violations you have on a job, the more the job is going to cost; and the last time I checked you can’t submit a change order just because your team got hurt on the job! If your companies EMR rating is 1.0 ” Agreed!

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

Accident/Incident Investigations: Accidents/Incidents must be investigated by trained individuals to understand why the accident or incident occurred, and what actions can be taken to prevent a recurrence. Reports of the incident must be in writing and identify the causes of the accident or near miss occurrence.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

Accident/Incident Investigations: Accidents/Incidents must be investigated by trained individuals to understand why the accident or incident occurred, and what actions can be taken to prevent a recurrence. Reports of the incident must be in writing and identify the causes of the accident or near miss occurrence.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

According to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay an estimated $1 billion PER WEEK in direct costs resulting from workplace illness or injury. This total is made up of the medical costs resulting from an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. Perform Mock OSHA audits.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 21, 2018

According to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay an estimated $1 billion PER WEEK in direct costs resulting from workplace illness or injury. This total is made up of the medical costs of an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. Perform Mock OSHA audits.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 17, 2020

OSHA regulates that any job with the risk of piercing, falling, slipping or electrical hazards, should have proper footwear. These shoes are slip-resistant, preventing workers from accidents and damaged foot. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory at your work place according to OSHA and US Department of Labour.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG’s members are committed to improving the quality of legal representation to those injured on the job or victims of occupational illness by superior legal education and by keeping informed of legislative and judicial proceedings. OSHA investigated the incident and ruled that it could have been prevented.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 7, 2018

Radiological accidents. A secure location to store copies of legal documents, accounting records, your employees’ emergency contacts, and other vital records. Respirators must be appropriate to the hazards in your workplace, must meet OSHA standards, and be certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 7, 2018

Radiological accidents. A secure location to store copies of legal documents, accounting records, your employees’ emergency contacts, and other vital records. Respirators must be appropriate to the hazards in your workplace, must meet OSHA standards, and be certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2018

Accident/Incident Investigation: Accidents/Incidents need to be investigated by trained individuals to understand why the accident or incident occurred, and what actions can be taken to prevent a recurrence. Reports of the incident will be in writing and identify the causes of the accident or near miss occurrence.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Common training topics include: Business Skills, Computer Skills, Commercial Skills, Manufacturing Skills, Continuous Improvement, Hazardous Materials and OSHA 10/30, Management Skills and Literacy Skills. an hour and be eligible to receive employer-provided coverage under an accident or health plan. legal services.

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