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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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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

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Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. These guidelines should address extension cords, prohibiting damaged cords, using GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) to prevent shocks, and avoiding overloads. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 2,096 Inspections: 1,782 Penalties: $5.7

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IS YOUR HARD HAT SAFE?

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2009 requires that all approved hard hats be marked with their manufacture date as well as their class designation. The longest a hat should be in service is four to five years according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Inspect hats regularly. Inspect the inside suspension for fraying, cuts, tears, and dirt.

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Are Hard Hats Required on a Scissor Lift?

Work Gearz

On construction sites, hard hats are the greatest way to protect yourself against serious, life-altering injury or death. And these are enough reasons why you need a protective gear on your head to avoid fatal injuries. These guidelines include standards from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap. Second, controls must be inspected regularly to be sure that all motions agree with the controls as marked. See the manufacturer’s guidelines for information and requirements.

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Examining OSHA’s Pending IIPP Standard

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OSHA is directing its efforts toward enforcing a standard in which employers nationwide will be required to establish a thorough, written injury and illness prevention program (IIPP). IIPPs aren’t a new idea; most companies already have a program in place designed to reduce or eliminate worksite health and safety hazards.

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