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. Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has announced the launch of the Roofing Compliance Working Group (RCWG) to increase the enforcement of safety and labor law standards in the industry. Cal/OSHA roofing regulations can be found in sections 1730 and 1731 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) keeps you safe in the workplace from hazardous conditions that pose a threat to your safety. However, for every cooperative employee, there is one who does not take their safety seriously. . Not wearing PPE can result in severe injury to yourself and to others around you.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Additionally, according to the National Safety Council , falls amount to roughly $70 billion in both workplace compensation and medical costs in the United States. Fall Protection, like most types of workplace safety, has evolved significantly since the early 1900s where fall protection was unregulated. OSHA Regulations.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Additionally, according to the National Safety Council , falls amount to roughly $70 billion in both workplace compensation and medical costs in the United States. Fall Protection, like most types of workplace safety, has evolved significantly since the early 1900s where fall protection was unregulated. OSHA Regulations.

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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 While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

The company was also ordered to pay the deceased’s family £200,000 in compensation. Linbrooke Services Limited was found guilty of breaches of health and safety and working at height regulations at Dumbarton Sheriff Court. This piping pierced his side causing internal injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Injury 108

Injury Risk Compensation Safety 108

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. This caveat swallows any protection promised by the rule.

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OSHA Inspections Injury Employment 120

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. Check Bollard/Barricade safeties (proximity, Photo, infra red, pressure etc) 7. Check operation of safety edges, stops, electric eye, treadle, or other operating devices.

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Inspections Equipment Electrical Safety 100

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Authority publishes its list of the Top. preventable injuries. standard to give our readers important insights into compliance with both regulations. injuries or environmental/property damage. Safety Data Sheets (SDS). OSHA Top Ten List of Cited Violations for 2018.

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OSHA Employment Documentation Safety 48

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Every year, The Occupational Safety and Health Authority publishes its list of the To 10 most cited violations according to Federal OSHA. Both of these standards frequently fall in to the Top 10 category, and violations often result in what could be considered easily preventable injuries. OSHA Top Ten List of Cited Violations for 2018.

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