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Non-union employees may have union rep accompany OSHA inspector

FDR Safety

Non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite, according to a recent interpretation letter issued by OSHA. As noted in an article by the Constangy Brooks & Smith law firm, the letter is provoking a backlash from employers.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction events, conferences, and trade shows provide dynamic, hands-on moments to stay ahead of trends, opportunities, and risks. Below, you’ll find a list of the very best construction conferences and events you can look forward to in 2022 – 23. Top 2022 Construction Events & Conferences. 2022 is no exception.

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SEIU uses new opening to go along on OSHA inspections

FDR Safety

OSHA last year cleared the way for union representatives to accompany OSHA compliance officers on worksite inspections even if the union doesn’t represent the company’s workers, and now the consequences are being felt. All this potentially provides an opening for union organizers to get a presence in a non-union workplace.

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Women in Construction – As Told By Women

Construction Marketing

” Multiple women have complained that much of their equipment was made with men in mind, creating a safety hazard for women and others on the job site. About unions…. You see very few women in [the non-union] side, and if you do see them they’re holding a stop or slow sign or flagging.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The representative, ideally the Safety and Health Director or Manager or someone in upper management, should be well-versed in OSHA standards applicable to the business, health and safety conditions of the workplace under inspection, location of required records to be kept under OSHA (e.g. Records Requests.

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Subtle (and Not So Subtle) Effects of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry

Constructlaw

Video conferences eliminate travel time and permit people to participate who would normally not be able to meet in person, due to distance or other commitments. Employee Safety and Unions: Skilled craft persons working side-by-side on a project has always been the cornerstone of construction.

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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in May 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

COAA’s spring conference in Baltimore is focused on the owner experience in construction and manufacturing. It includes sessions about building teams, running lean, addressing mental health for improved safety, how to tackle workforce challenges, and much more. It takes place at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square this year.

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