Construction Business Owner
JULY 5, 2023
Why PPE is the Last Line of Defense Believe it or not, the answer isn’t just wearing the right PPE. mhodges Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:33 Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. So, why is this the case? The answer is not a simple yes or no.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond. By Andrew Kaake.
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Job Order Contracting
APRIL 30, 2022
management. Journal of Management in Engineering, 10(6), 26-29. management in the UK construction industry. Management, 6(3), 159-168. International Journal of Project Management, 25(4), 386-393. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(3), 225-234. Management Institute. Akintoye, A.,
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 16, 2009
The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed : Recent Posts.
Pro Builder
JULY 28, 2022
Additionally, employers, owners, and managers need to ensure a safe means to enter and exit trenches on jobsites and must keep materials away from trench edges. . The risk of injury or death,” she says, “is just too high.”. He has more than 30 years of trial experience in construction accident cases, for both defense and plaintiff. .
Safety Services Company
MARCH 29, 2018
Musculoskeletal: Back belts, joint braces, and other devices designed to prevent overexertion-type injuries. PPE is the last line of defense, and should only be used when engineering controls and administrative controls aren’t feasible. Using engineering or work practice controls to manage or eliminate hazards is always recommended.
Safety Services Company
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. However, in confined spaces, not having a stable light source can lead to accidents and injury. According to OSHA, employees have three lines of defense should an emergency occur: SDS.
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