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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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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. OSHA standards for construction.

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September 2015 newsletter

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7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. See you at the National Safety Council Congress. 7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. Does the contractor have a plan to do inspections?

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

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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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PREVENTING REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES

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Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Following safe work practices is the primary key to employee safety. Preventing RSIs is just one of many safety benefits of careful, health-minded behaviors. Work Practices.

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Key’s to Preventing Repetitive Motion Injury

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Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Following safe work practices is the primary key to employee safety. Preventing RMIs is just one of many safety benefits of careful, health-minded behaviors. Always put safety first!

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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On a federal level, most of the environmental laws and regulations that apply to construction companies fall under the purview of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), though other federal and state agencies are closely involved. The rules can apply to any construction jobsite in the United States.

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OSHA Top 10 Mini-Series: Hazard Communication

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Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Authority publishes its list of the Top. As of September 30th 2018 , the top two most frequently cited standards following OSHA worksite inspections are violations. chemicals in the United States. Safety Data Sheets (SDS). infographic below). requirements.

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