Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

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 Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA.

OSHA 59

OSHA Liability Employment Inspections 59

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 businesses are realizing that developing and implementing comprehensive Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP) not only reduces costs, it can improve morale and improve profitability.

Safety 48

Safety OSHA Compensation Injury 48

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 4, 2014

The truth is that this safety and health consultation program is completely separate from the OSHA inspection effort, and there are no citations issued or penalties proposed. Any information collected during the consultation is confidential, and not reported to the OSHA inspection staff.

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OSHA Consulting Inspections Safety 67

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

JSAs mitigate the risk of loss or injury on a construction jobsite. Injuries and illnesses can cause lost time and reduced productivity, which can delay projects and increase costs. OSHA inspections can happen at any time, and penalties and fines can be expensive. Benefits of JSAs in construction. What are the consequences?

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Safety Accidents OSHA Injury 52

Safety Services Company

JULY 24, 2013

OSHA is directing its efforts toward enforcing a standard in which employers nationwide will be required to establish a thorough, written injury and illness prevention program (IIPP). This will include investigating incidents, inspecting the workplace for hazards, and identifying new hazards created by worksite changes or emergencies.

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OSHA Injury California Safety 48

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Julian Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Also verify that the contractor is insured and carries workers’ compensation. If you hire a contractor that doesn’t have workers’ compensation, you are legally considered the employer, and can be held accountable for any job-related injuries. Inspection Consultation. Foundation Inspections.

Contractors 45

Contractors Foundation Construction Permits 45

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Throughout the process, the third-party auditor inspects and validates the documentation uploaded. Common types of documentation and requirements include safety programs, training programs, insurance information, workers’ compensation information, incident statistics, financial stability, and past performance. Compare that with a 27.1

Contractors 54

Contractors DOT Accounting Statistics 54

FDR Safety

APRIL 21, 2016

Employers should pay close attention to OSHA’s recent revisions to its enforcement procedures on injury reporting, particularly those dealing with Rapid Response Investigations, which the agency frequently asks companies to conduct after a reportable injury.

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OSHA Inspections Injury Employment 120

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion. Inspect general arrangement of door and mechanism, mountings, standards, wind locks, anchor bolts, counterbalances, weather stripping, door sweeps etc.

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Inspections Equipment Electrical Safety 100

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

If someone has a knee injury they will compensate and strain other parts of their anatomy – the same principle applies with turbines. Air filters, belts, lubrication, tower bolts, brake pads, these are all small parts that, if you do not properly maintain them, can lead to much bigger problems. Safety and Training.

Safety 48

Safety Documentation Software Software 48

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

They can, for example, perform a visual inspection of high-risk areas like tall buildings, smokestacks, and partially completed bridges. Over time, this leads to injuries, time off work, and workers’ compensation claims. Its production produces 90% fewer carbon emissions than traditional bricks and another masonry.

Industrial 158

Industrial Construction Equipment Software 158

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Pursuant to regular inspections, the bridge had been classified as "Structurally Deficient" every year from 1991 to 2007.

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Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

As a Workers’ Compensation claims representative, I was only involved after the injury occurred. I wanted to be more proactive and prevent the injuries. One of my first days, my boss and I inspected a scaffolding in the Minneapolis Convention Center Expansion project, where he taught me everything about scaffold safety.

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Safety Construction Industrial US 98

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

For example, falls, scaffolding and ladders are frequent causes of OSHA violations and can lead to permanent injuries that affect a worker’s entire career. Compare that to the price of a typical worker’s compensation claim at $41,747. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SOFTWARE Streamline your building inspections with Fieldwire Learn more → 6.

Project Management 52

Project Management Management Construction Life Cycle 52

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

It’s difficult to say exactly where those dollars come from because of variables like total investment, type of injury, number of employees trained, and that it make take time before you see the return. To get an idea of how ROI works, it’s important to start by inspecting the actual cost of an injury.

Safety 48

Safety Injury OSHA Compensation 48

Construction Lawyer

JULY 17, 2014

In addition to "providing original design services at the outset" of the Project, defendants played an active role throughout the construction process, coordinating efforts of the design and construction teams, conducting weekly site visits and inspections, recommending design revisions as needed, and monitoring compliance with design plans.

California 45

California Liability San Francisco Insurance 45

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

As of September 30th 2018 , the top two most frequently cited standards following OSHA worksite inspections are violations. preventable injuries. injuries or environmental/property damage. reduce the likelihood of worker injury resulting in increased worker’s compensation costs. requirements.

OSHA 48

OSHA Employment Documentation Safety 48

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

As of September 30 th 2018 , the top two most frequently cited standards following OSHA worksite inspections are violations relating to the Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.501) and the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR.1200).

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OSHA Employment Documentation Safety 48