FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2013

OSHA’s heightened enforcement has made things tough enough on employers without the employers making things harder for themselves. Yet that is sometimes the case, as a recent blog post by Curtis Chambers demonstrates. See this letter of interpretation from OSHA for an explanation.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 9, 2018

We continue to encounter many mistaken beliefs about OSHA’s regulation CFR,1910.147 , The Control of Hazardous Energy. In this blog, we address the “myths” of Lockout/Tagout using verbatim quotes from OSHA’s Preamble to the regulation ( OSHA text in bold italics ). American Petroleum Institute). Former No.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2012

Even at a company with a strong safety program some employees can be overlooked for training, leaving them vulnerable in case of an accident, fire or explosion. An excellent blog post by Curtis Chambers on oshatraining.com identifies these employees. f)(1) – (3). Portable Fire Extinguisher Training – 1910.157(g)(1)– (4).

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FDR Safety

JUNE 18, 2012

With the economy still struggling and Republicans pointing to excess regulation as one cause, it seems unlikely that OSHA would roll out an ambitious new regulatory approach before the November presidential election. If the agency does so, OSHA could be a very visible issue in the election. Is Barack Obama?

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

The first target that springs to mind when it comes to OSHA is the dramatic increase in enforcement by OSHA under your Administration. I certainly have written extensively on this blog about the misguided thinking behind the enforcement ramp-up. Many of OSHA’s standards date from the early 1970s when the agency was founded.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Home » Blogs. I’m pleased to announce that this week’s blog is written by David DeVita, President of Carolina Safety Consultants. He said they had just received a penalty from an OSHA inspection. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 11, 2018

We continue to encounter many mistaken beliefs about OSHA’s regulation CFR,1910.147 , The Control of Hazardous Energy. In this blog, we address the “myths” of Lockout/Tagout using verbatim quotes from OSHA’s Preamble to the regulation ( OSHA text in bold italics ).

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OSHA Equipment Regulation Employment 120

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Home » Blogs. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. OSHA in many states will hold those people liable as well as the creator of the safety hazard liable for these violations.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 19, 2012

What’s the difference between a willful OSHA violation and a serious one? And now a ruling by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission could encourage more companies to appeal willful citations in hopes of having them reduced to serious. With multiple violations possible in each citation, those numbers can grow quickly.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Home » Blogs. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

General Duty citations from OSHA may not hold up. General Duty citations from OSHA may not hold up. If there is an OSHA citation most likely to be overturned on appeal to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission it would be one issued under the General Duty clause. Need safety professionals?

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Home » Blogs. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. OSHA has been grappling with the idea of developing a specific ergonomic standard for the construction industry.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Home » Blogs. Construction Equipment Management: Finding the Sweet Spot » Construction Safety – The Wrong Way for a Lifetime. To my readers, occasionally you’ll notice guest authors blogging on topics related to construction operations. INSURANCE |.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety. I did write an earlier blog post about a concomitant matter, A Force Majeure Decision during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

OSHA citations come and go, but the agency’s news releases never die – even when they announce alleged violations at companies who are eventually found not to be in violation of OSHA regulations. OSHA, however, did not throw out the original press release. It’s how OSHA does it.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Prioritizing safety and compliance is a critical step that helps contractors land more jobs. Prequalification can ensure contractors are capable, insured, and able to meet all the complex safety and performance requirements. Workers are a firm’s greatest asset—their health and safety should be treated with care from start to finish.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

He enjoys writing and sharing his insights on various legal blogs. million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While Reduced Employer Liability. Significant Savings.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2012

National Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. On the surface, that would likely make me a fan of I2P2, OSHA’s proposal to require every company in its jurisdiction to have a safety management program. For those who read this blog, that in turn may prompt the question, “What gives?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. There are regulations in place to help protect workers through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but many argue that these protection laws are not enough.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 9, 2022

According to OSHA, 1 in 5 deaths among US workers occur in the construction industry. Knowing the risks associated with construction, site managers must focus on safety and security on-site. You are responsible for ensuring your crew’s safety on site and complying with alarm system regulations.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. There are also challenges that come from outside of the project such as government regulations and weather issues. Project managers should also have site-specific safety management plans.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Sometimes in our focus on the complexities of rules and regulations, we forget the simple, common-sense questions where clear answers can make a real difference in safety. In this month’s OSHA Training Blog , Curtis Chambers addresses some of those issues with “Answers to top five questions about hard hats.”.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

A decision by the Occupational Safety Health and Review Commission offers importance guidance to all industries, particularly stamping, about when OSHA’s lockout/tagout regulations should be applied and when not. When a light curtain is penetrated, no energy is transmitted to the clutch. 2) Changing the date stamp.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2022

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a table that sets specific permissible exposure limits (PELs) for industrial workers. Check the city for specific regulations in getting rid of hazardous wastes. The post How To Manage VOCs In Construction appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 4, 2021

2020 Best Construction Podcast Competition The sixth annual Best Construction Blog contest was a huge success, with more nominations and more overall votes than ever before. Below were your favorite 10 Construction Junkie posts from 2020: 1. Click here to see the coronavirus resources for contractors… 3.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 30, 2019

Sheet-applied bridge deck waterproofing membranes often require torch applied installation, which has inherent safety dangers. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) warns that “all hot work is potentially hazardous.” . ELIMINATOR-Blog-#6. Learn more about ELIMINATOR® bridge deck waterproofing . Waterproofing.

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Concrete Deals New York Safety 94

NH Construction Law

JULY 12, 2022

When New Hampshire last updated its building codes in 2019 (from the 2009 versions to the 2015 versions) I blogged ( #80 ) on the ambiguities in the transition rules for construction projects straddling the effective date, an issue that was left to the municipalities to deal with. ” Lemery v. C & R Construction Co. , ”).

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 14, 2016

The first two phases of the RTP were: Phase 1: Maintenance and Automation Training Facility – This 60,000-square-foot facility provides industry-specific training in areas including safety, OSHA regulations, automation and robotic material handling.

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