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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

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As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. The government doesn’t take incidents like this lightly, as evidenced by the fact that the cost of penalties levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is rising. Safety is a serious matter.

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Hiring a Safety Consultant to Handle your ISNetworld® Account

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But how do you know if these companies are qualified to help you with both ISNetworld® and OSHA safety requirements? Here are some tips and red flags to look out for: Avoid ISNetworld® consultants who only provide cookie cutter, downloadable safety programs and no real safety advice. And how do you choose one among the many choices?

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. « Tablet Computing and Enterprise Software. I’m pleased to announce that this week’s blog is written by David DeVita, President of Carolina Safety Consultants. He said they had just received a penalty from an OSHA inspection. accounting software.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. A Safety Consultant’s Opinion: After having worked in the safety industry for over 21 years, 14 of which were with 2 major insurance companies. STRATEGY |.

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State of the Construction Industry: March Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

To do so, they’re adopting new technology , trying out BIM , and exploring integrated software solutions. The takeaway: Contractors who do not comply with OSHA’s electronic recordkeeping rule risk receiving a violation and a fine as high as $12,934. We know contractors are always looking for ways to gain a competitive edge.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Implement mandatory employee training for all OSHA requirements and require drug testing and pre-employment physicals to create a safer work environment. accounting software.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

SOFTWARE |. Software & Technology. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. OSHA has been grappling with the idea of developing a specific ergonomic standard for the construction industry. Is There No Free Lunch or Construction Software?