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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. Determining the type of inspection being conducted and the intended scope.

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OSHA Now Using Drones For Safety Inspections

FDR Safety

No matter the job, technology continues to find its way into every corner of every industry, including construction. Heading into 2019, one of the most interesting (and concerning to some) technology that we will be seeing on construction sites might not be on site, but above it. If it isn’t mandatory, should you allow drone use?

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Some small employers exempt from regular OSHA inspections

FDR Safety

Small employers may not realize that they may be exempt from “programmed” OSHA inspections if they employ 10 or fewer employees and operate in a low-hazard industry. Programmed OSHA inspections are those conducted by the agency on a regular basis. In those situations, OSHA is allowed to take any action authorized by the OSH Act.

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OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic  

Pro Builder

OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic . OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first week of March, OSHA conducted about 395 construction inspections. million people employed in construction. Peter Fabris.

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City officials approve drones to monitor, inspect sites

Construction Dive

The Spokane Public Works Department in Washington says it will employ unmanned aerial vehicles to quickly and safely perform necessary inspections on existing infrastructure and ongoing construction projects.

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CITB told to improve by Ofsted inspectors

Construction Enquirer

Construction training body CITB has been given a “requires improvement” rating following its latest Ofsted inspection. The CITB has moved away from the use of subcontractors to provide training to work closer with employers to recruit and train apprentices. This was established in 2022. This was established in 2022.

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Contractors Oppose OSHA's Proposed Rule About Safety Inspections

ENR Construction

Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

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