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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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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Cold weather-related illnesses and injuries can be prevented by following the guidelines below. Properly de-ice and inspect machinery and tools, as well as pathways and scaffolding. Falls are the number one cause of cold-weather injuries.

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Rapid Response Investigations: Beware of OSHA Safe Harbor

FDR Safety

Employers should pay close attention to OSHA’s recent revisions to its enforcement procedures on injury reporting, particularly those dealing with Rapid Response Investigations, which the agency frequently asks companies to conduct after a reportable injury.

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A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention…

FDR Safety

However, I’m puzzled why companies don’t adequately deal with these issues before the problems occur. Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur. Why wait for an OSHA inspection to occur before taking action? Lockout/tagout (LOTO) has been part of the OSHA’s “Top Ten” violation list for far too long.

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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

Construction Marketing

Before commencing any work, inspect construction equipment, tools, and machinery on the site to verify whether or not they’re safe to use. Failure to give employees required training is one of the factors resulting in an increased number of injuries or accidents on construction sites. Keep The Entire Site Organized.

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Lockout Tagout Demystified

Safety Services Company

However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.

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Lockout Tagout Demystified

Safety Services Company

However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.