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Appeals court lowers bar for OSHA willful violations

FDR Safety

Circuit Court Appeals — which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin — have lowered the burden of proof required for OSHA willful violations. The employee was stuck for more than five hours, and OSHA issued a willful violation of its permit-required confined space standard. Recent decisions from the 7th U.S.

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Companies’ voluntary audits now being used against them

FDR Safety

What appears to be a new OSHA practice of using a company’s voluntary safety and health audit as a guide to identifying possible hazards to focus on in an inspection should prompt employers to review their procedures for these audits. Enforcement OSHA' An article by attorneys Mark S. Dreux and Matthew C.

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OSHRC Decision on Controlling Employer Responsibility

FDR Safety

1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) reversed an OSHA citation issued to Suncor Energy Inc. The Commission vacated the citations for two primary reasons: Suncor had implemented a robust safety program that met and exceeded OSHA standards.

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7 Best Hard Hat Suspension to Protect Your Head

Work Gearz

Full Brim Hard Hat Construction OSHA Approved Hardhats. Fully compliant with OSHA, ANSI Z89.1-2014, This cap also permits accessories such as earmuffs or other customized preferences. Swing ratchet suspensions utilize a reversible ratchet to permit you to self-adjust your hat’s fit. SECURE COMFORTABLE FIT. Durable ABS.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. OSHA 1910.66, CALOSHA, AISC, AWS and local code requirements. Visually inspect for corrosion.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

o Commissioning. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to inspect fire extinguishers. Demonstrate knowledge of ALL types of commissioning, and what is required in the Energy Independence and Security Act 2007 (EISA). 6. Demonstrate knowledge of all types of Commissioning: initial commissioning, retro-­?commissioning,