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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. 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. JoLynn Scharrer. 11 answers.

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November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance

FDR Safety

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond. By Andrew Kaake.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. A copy of their OSHA 300A log, which summarizes on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Does the contractor have a plan to do inspections? How involved is management when an injury occurs? Review the documentation.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) have both developed “Focus Four” lists that highlight job hazards that can have long-term negative effects on the health of your employees and your construction business. . Hydration helps combat the frequency of heat stroke.

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Examining OSHA’s Pending IIPP Standard

Safety Services Company

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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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Scott Smith, corporate director of safety management services for Selective Insurance Group , a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurers, sees it more simply. There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction,” he says. and a recipe that often makes safety a lower priority.

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Mastering construction project management with 6 key strategies

Fieldwire

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Here’s how you can master project management in 2024 with six key strategies. Operations and management: Train building occupants in proper use. However, managers often balk at losing what they see as productive time to training.