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UNDERSTANDING OSHA’S NEW ELECTRONIC INJURY & ILLNESS DATA SUBMISSION

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On August 1, 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched its Injury Tracking Application (ITA), which allows employers to begin observing compliance with this year’s new electronic reporting requirements. Through the ITA, employers can submit necessary injury and illness records from their 2016 OSHA Form 300A.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

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” According to OSHA , the top 4 contributors to workplace injuries and fatalities are: Falls Struck-By Caught-By/In-Between Electrocution According to a 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report on Fatal Occupational Injuries, exposure to electricity accounted for 7% of workplace fatalities.

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Electrician impaled on metal pipes after ladder fall

Construction Enquirer

This piping pierced his side causing internal injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The company was found to have failed to adequately identify the risks involved with pulling cables through a conduit at height even though they had been informed of the problems met by a sub-contractor in an earlier attempt.

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How to Fill Out OSHA Injury Reporting Forms

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that nearly all employers maintain properly-recorded accounts of work-related injuries and illnesses. Remember that injury report forms involve private health information on related employees, and that privacy must be respected with confidentiality.

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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

Construction Marketing

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. A majority of construction-related injuries occur due to a lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets and gloves. Providing adequate safety gear. Embrace technology.

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How to Fill Out OSHA Injury Reporting Forms 300, 300A, and 301

Safety Services Company

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that nearly all employers maintain properly-recorded accounts of work-related injuries and illnesses. Remember that injury report forms involve private health information on related employees, and that privacy must be respected with confidentiality.

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Top 5 Mistakes Contractors Make during the Prequalification Process and How to Fix Them

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Contractors are required to provide documentation such as: Financial statements Insurance certificates Safety plans Licensing information Training logs And more! of budgets are spent on injury while only 2.6% Failure to invest in training puts your teams and organization at risk of injury and loss. Studies show that 3.6%