OSHA Reporting Rule to Take Effect in 2024 Over Contractor Objections
ENR Construction
JULY 21, 2023
Contractor groups say data from injury report forms OSHA plans to post online could be mischaracterized.
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OSHA Cites Contractor After Trench Collapse
Construction Equipment
JULY 17, 2020
Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Unnerstall Contracting Co. for violations of OSHA’s trenching and excavation standards after an employee suffered severe injuries when a 20-foot trench collapsed during excavation of Creve Coeur Sanitary…
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April 2017 Newsletter – A “New, New OSHA” Emerges
FDR Safety
APRIL 27, 2017
What a difference a few months can make, as can be seen with changes at OSHA. A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. OSHA pilots expedited whistleblower review process.
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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 16, 2023
For contractors, these come in the form of a process known as prequalification and contractor management. What is Contractor Management? Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards.
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A Guide to Contractor Management and Prequalification
Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
As suppliers, contractors are expected to demonstrate their training and expertise by adhering to prequalifications requirements. Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA.
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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)
Levelset
JUNE 29, 2022
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA standards for construction. View profile. 34 years experience.
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Who Needs OSHA 10 Training vs OSHA 30 Training?
Safety Services Company
AUGUST 12, 2021
The OSHA Outreach Training Program, commonly referred to as OSHA 10 Training and OSHA 30 Training, provides workers with basic training about some of the most common health and safety hazards on the job. It helps reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the workplace. OSHA Outreach Training Content.
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OSHA Fines Contractor Following Forklift Injury
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
OSHA has cited Global Experience Specialists, a Las Vegas-based tradeshow and exposition contractor, for safety violations following a September 2012 forklift incident that injured a worker at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. February 22, 2013. read more
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The 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Violations in 2020 in Construction
Construction Junkie
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Each year, OSHA releases a list of the most commonly cited Federal OSHA standards at the end of their fiscal year, which runs from October of the previous year to September. The list gives a glimpse into what contractors struggle the most with and also what OSHA inspectors focus the most on.
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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms
Safety Services Company
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. The information is recorded, in detail, on the OSHA 300 forms. OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. What is EMR?
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OSHA suspends electronic injury, illness reporting requirement
BD+C
MAY 30, 2017
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has suspended an Obama-era rule requiring that companies electronically report their injury and illness records. The action prevents these records from being publicly disclosed for the immediate future.
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OSHA relieves contractors from some electronic recordkeeping
Construction Dive
JANUARY 25, 2019
The final rule alleviates some privacy concerns by getting rid of electronic reporting requirements for two work-related injuries and illnesses forms.
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OSHA Fines Contractor and Temp Staffing Agency $152,618
Construction Equipment
MAY 14, 2018
Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited All Power Construction Corporation of Huntsville, Alabama and staffing agency Labor Finders of Tennessee Inc. after a temporary employee installing sewer lines suffered a fatal injury in a trench collapse in Huntsville. All Power Construction Corp.
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Montana Contractor Fined $250K for Confined Space Injury
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
OSHA cited a Billings, Montana general contractor and a Rock Springs, Wyoming, subcontractor for exposing workers to numerous safety hazards, causing an employee to suffer severe burns. The companies face $249,516 in proposed penalties. On May 5, 2017, a Coleman Construction Inc.
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PSA: Don’t Lie to OSHA, Construction Owner Charged with Perjury After Giving “False Information”
Construction Junkie
MAY 11, 2020
Having an OSHA investigation on your jobsite that results in fines is bad enough, but don’t be tempted to compound the issue by misleading OSHA investigators. OSHA exists to protect the health and wellness of America’s workforce and, typically, the employer bears the brunt of any penalties.
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What are the common safety violations in construction work and how can you avoid them?
Lets Build
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. What violations are most commonly cited by OSHA? During that same time, 59.5%
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OSHA Cites Contractor 3 Separate Times For Same Safety Violation
Construction Equipment
JUNE 3, 2015
Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) found a local contractor, Titan Technologies Inc., putting its workers at risk of serious and fatal injury by having them work in trenches without cave-on protections. In Boise, Idaho, the U.S.
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Contractor Cited After Trenching Injury
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 9, 2014
OSHA has cited DNT Construction of Round Rock, Texas with multiple safety hazards at a San Antonio work site after a worker was injured in a trenching collapse. Proposed penalties total $89,000.'
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Safety Services Company
MAY 24, 2018
OSHA CERTIFICATION 10 VS. 30 HOUR. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of OSHA certification. This week, we’re going cover the basics of 10- and 30-hour OSHA certification. But don’t forget, OSHA certification is an investment. For starters, the 3-hour course is costlier.
3 Factors to Consider When Starting the Prequalification Process
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Hiring clients look at multiple factors before choosing a contractor: are they safe, reliable, and compliant — just to name a few. Roughly 738,281 contractor companies in the U.S. What is the Contractor Prequalification Process? Hiring clients need assurance about contractors’ certification, practices, and qualifications.
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98 Pennsylvania Contractor Named Severe Violator
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 30, 2014
were twice exposed to trench collapses, according to OSHA investigations. In April 2013, OSHA cited C & G, a Hanover, Pa., plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractor, with four safety violations after a trench collapse at a work site in Hanover. Employees of C & G Refrigeration Inc.
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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety
Levelset
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .
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Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple
Pro Builder
JUNE 2, 2022
If a worker slips off the edge of a roof or wall, those nails or screws won’t keep them from falling all of the way to the ground, causing injury or even death. 1 cause of injury and death on construction jobsites. 1 cause of injury and death on construction jobsites. 1 cause of injury and death on construction jobsites.
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The 7 Biggest Construction Safety Stories of 2020
Construction Junkie
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Trench Collapses Before the virus hit the US, the construction industry needed some tough love regarding the amount of trench related injuries and deaths it continued to have. As part of that, OSHA announced 24 items they planned to amend, add, or remove, with 8 of those specifically affecting the construction industry.
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EP02: Navigating the Minefields of the Safety Industry
Safety Services Company
JULY 1, 2021
Seeing a Work Site Through an Injury. And you may be signing up to witness firsthand, or at least be present in the aftermath, some sort of workplace incident, maybe involving injury or worse. Or someone from OSHA shows up to the site. Navigating an Injury. Don’t Take Safety Personally: Make it Personal.
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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 26, 2024
Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. To mitigate the risks and protect workers, safely store them in OSHA-approved containers.
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Safety On Site - What It Can Mean For Your Construction Project
Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 2, 2022
Safety is an important aspect of any business but especially in construction, where a little accident can have serious impacts to those involved; the trades people on site, the owner, and the contractor. All work sites are subject to OSHA and governmental inspections.
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6 Reasons to Hire a Professional Contractor
Contractor Connection
JUNE 22, 2017
A professional contractor is always the right choice, and for many reasons. For bathrooms, kitchens, home additions, and anything else that you might want, a professional contractor has years of experience working with the home systems and materials to do the job right. #2: Safety is a top concern among all professional contractors.
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State of the Construction Industry: May Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 29, 2018
Additionally, the news suggests technology will play some other key roles for contractors, both now and in the future, if they get on board with it. OSHA and State Safety Agencies Write More Than 100 Silica Citations in 6 Months. OSHA and State Safety Agencies Write More Than 100 Silica Citations in 6 Months.
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WILG president talks workplace injuries
Safety Services Company
OCTOBER 10, 2012
WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.
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State of the Construction Industry: March Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 29, 2018
We know contractors are always looking for ways to gain a competitive edge. At Viewpoint, we work with contractors every day to help them find the best solutions for their organizations and we know these professionals are committed to improvement. Contractors Turning to Alternative Construction Solutions Amid Workforce Shortage.
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Illinois Contractor Named Severe Violator for Repeat Trenching Hazards
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
OSHA has cited Cross Construction Inc. Cave-ins are the leading cause of injury and death in excavation," said Tom Bielema, OSHA''s area director in Peoria. of Urbana, Ill., for three safety violations for failing to protect workers from cave-ins during trenching operations while installing sewer pipes in Danville.
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FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. 7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. Court decisions have made it increasingly clear that employers share responsibility for the actions of contractors when it comes to safety on a worksite, but making sure that contractors follow through can be challenging.
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FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
General Duty citations from OSHA may not hold up. General Duty citations from OSHA may not hold up. If there is an OSHA citation most likely to be overturned on appeal to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission it would be one issued under the General Duty clause. Tim Sirofchuck joins FDRsafety. By Jim Stanley.
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Safety Services Company Awarded Construction Tech Review’s Top 10 Safety & Compliance Providers
Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
When it comes to the protection of employees in the construction and oil and gas industries, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must religiously maintain compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. But staying ‘OSHA legal’ is no longer enough. Click here to download the full report.
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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Evaluating a subcontractor’s health before awarding work has become more important than ever for general contractors. RIR describes the rate of employees per 100 full-time employees that have been involved in a recordable injury or illness. . For one thing, circumstances can change quickly in today’s uncertain construction industry.
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HARD HATS MATTER
Safety Services Company
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
According to the DOL, the failure of workers to wear hard hats is one of the most commonly cited OSHA violations. What were the contractors and suppliers PPE policies? Have either the contractor or supplier been cited for PPE violations before? A recent incident certainly reinforces the message that hard hats matter.
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Job Safety Analysis (JSA): What It Is and How to Do It
Levelset
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Safety is a contractor’s number one priority. In order to keep workers safe, contractors must first identify potential hazards, then determine how to control or prevent them. JSAs mitigate the risk of loss or injury on a construction jobsite. By addressing potential hazards, JSAs can help contractors avoid penalties and fines.
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Do Roofers Have to Wear Hard Hats?
Work Gearz
JULY 13, 2021
To be more precise, a roofer might be a roofing contractor or a roof mechanic who builds roofs in a construction site. Also, OSHA requires the employers to perform hazard assessments of the work areas before shunning wearing of hard hats of the employees. What OSHA says regarding wearing of hard hats by roofers? Who are roofers?
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One-Stop Safety Training
Safety Services Company
MARCH 23, 2018
Ensure that everyone knows how to get medical attention in the event of an injury. Follow the procedures for reporting accidents, near-miss incidents, hazards, injuries and illness. OSHA 300 & 301. If it’s not a new case, update the previously recorded injury report if necessary. When to Log an Injury/Illness.
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Are Rubber Gloves Insulators or Conductors?
Work Gearz
JANUARY 15, 2022
When you’re wearing an OSHA-certified and ASTM-approved rubber glove, you’re guarded against electric hazards. Many workers in the past have sustained fatal injuries and as reports say, they did have rubber gloves on. The role of OSHA is to make sure that all the gloves coming in for testing meet the guidelines laid by ASTM.
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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?
Pro Builder
JULY 27, 2020
As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. How the Coronavirus May Affect OSHA Compliance on Building Sites. Don’t Forget OSHA Inspections. Trade Contractors. Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor.
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OSHA and NIOSH offer Spanish version of nail gun safety document
BD+C
OCTOBER 25, 2012
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have made available a Spanish version of “Nail Gun Safety - A Guide for Construction Contractors.” The document is meant to help construction employers and workers prevent work-related nail gun injuries. ( [link] ).
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