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Navigating Heat-Related Safety

Construction Business Owner

My primary objective is to assist clients in understanding and complying with the stringent regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), guiding them to implement comprehensive safety protocols and strategies.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. training records, OSHA 300 logs, written program etc.)

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Ignorance of OSHA standards no defense for worker's death

Construction Dive

A circuit court upheld OSHA's decision to issue a willful violation and impose a $49,000 fine against a contractor in relation to a worker's fatal fall.

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Fed watchdog wants DOD to have better insight into contractors' safety records

Construction Dive

The Government Accountability Office said that OSHA violations should be tied to a company identification number so that defense contractors can weigh safety records before awarding projects.

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ANSI B11 and risk assessment: The best kept secret in safety

FDR Safety

Importantly, RA (especially Task Based Risk Assessment) is a powerful offensive and defensive tool to ward off potential OSHA citations. It is like putting on an addition to a house — a missing electrical outlet that would have cost a couple of bucks during construction is now a costly retrofit.

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Best Construction Safety Glasses for Men and Women

Work Gearz

Safety glasses are standard PPE for construction sites. Top Safety Glasses for Construction Comparison. Our Best Construction Safety Glasses Choices. safety certified, OSHA-approved. The strong and durable polycarbonate wraparound construction offers a high level of direct eye protection. and CSA Z94.3

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Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites

Pro Builder

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Trenching and excavating are two of the most dangerous activities in the construction industry. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA is making trenching and excavation safety its No. Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple.

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