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Amputations in Manufacturing – A New OSHA National Emphasis Program

FDR Safety

The local evidence may be based on OIS incident data, employer-reported amputations, and workers’ compensation data. This Instruction supersedes OSHA Instruction CPL 03-00-019, National Emphasis Program on Amputations that was published in August of 2015.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 5,465 Inspections: 5,327 Penalties: $28.8

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OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional

Construction Equipment

. On Friday, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission called the alternative workplace-benefit plans that some employers adopted under the law "a water mirage on the highway that disappears upon closer inspection," and ruled unanimously the law that allows employers to opt-out of state-regulated workers' comp plans.

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Topcon Launches Rotary-Wing UAS

Construction Equipment

The Falcon 8 — powered by Ascending Technologies — is designed for inspection and monitoring, as well as survey and mapping applications. Three IMUs (inertial measurement system) synchronize all sensing data and identify, signal and compensate when needed.

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Better Manage Construction Costs Schedules and Quality

Job Order Contracting

Locally researched detailed unit price books exclusively are capable of accounting for productivity “tight” work areas, or areas above normal working height, or variances in workers compensation and basic hourly working rates, as well as local material and equipment cost which can vary significantly. are all defined.

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What is new in ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction

Construction Specifier

For example, ACI 318-19 saw a major reorganization of Chapter 26, “Construction Documents and Inspection.” Inspection requirements were unified in the chapter. Section 14—Precast Architectural Concrete. Compliance details throughout ACI 301-20 have been updated to align with ACI 318-19.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA. According to the study, workplaces in high hazard industries that had been subject to random OSHA inspections reported a reduction of 9.4 percent in injury claims. Significant Savings. For Further Reading.

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