Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. The Rule updates and clarifies standards, and adds training and inspection requirements. there are now numerous additional protection options.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Tools and other electrical equipment must be regularly inspected. Proper Storage of Combustibles Using OSHA-Approved Containers We can’t change that flammable liquids and chemicals are a given on many job sites.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules. 1926.562 Excavations Protective Systems engineer designed requirements.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

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. According to OSHA. Specific criteria for head protection in the workplace are mandated by OSHA regulations.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Filling out construction reports and completing project checklists, whether for construction safety or quality inspections, can often be a tedious process. A typical OSHA safety checklist can include more than 500 items on just one list. Women should have gear designed for them to fit their needs on a project.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Remember that there are different types of cranes available, and each of them are designed to be used for specific circumstances. Any crane-related incidents can result in costly damages and delays to the project, or worse, fatal injuries or death to crane operators and nearby construction workers.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2014

2009 requires that all approved hard hats be marked with their manufacture date as well as their class designation. Inspect hats regularly. Inspect the inside suspension for fraying, cuts, tears, and dirt. This will be different from the manufacture date, and may be important information in case of an injury or accident.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Head injuries are one of the most common accidents that occur at construction sites. Every year thousands of construction workers sustain head injuries at work. The severity of head injuries are much more than that of other body parts thereby making safety caps all the more important at construction sites. .

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For someone who works in construction knows the importance of hard hats and in what ways can they protect your head from severe injuries. Bump Cap: According to OSHA, “bump caps aren’t ANSI-approved and aren’t meant to protect against falling or flying items.” Bump Cap: Before each usage, inspect carefully.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 22, 2015

Eye injuries in the workplace are common occurrences. About 10% of those injuries result in one or more days of lost time, and about 10-20 % will cause temporary or permanent vision loss. Here are some basic ways to prevent eye injuries at work. Inspect all work areas, access routes, and equipment for eye hazards.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 24, 2013

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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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has levied 47 health and safety violations against the Dover Chemical Co. “While I’m grateful that nobody was injured from the incident, I’m alarmed by the egregious nature of the violations we uncovered during our inspection.”

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Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

From machine scheduling to design improvement, machine learning is the future of construction. Injury and illnesses are 24% higher among construction employees than in any other industry in the US. Injury and illnesses are 24% higher among construction employees than in any other industry in the US.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Patented by manufacturer Ansell, this glove also affords excellent dexterity enhanced by an ergonomic design. The design allows for full hand motion, and you can use your smartphone during wear. . Ergonomic design for comfort. The ergonomic design of pre-curved glove fingers maximizes grip while minimizing hand fatigue.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

The best Corporate Wellness Program we can recommend is an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Preventing work related injuries and illnesses must be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Implementing Injury & Illness Prevention Programs (IIPPs).

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

The best Corporate Wellness Program we can recommend is an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Preventing work related injuries and illnesses must be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Implementing Injury & Illness Prevention Programs (IIPPs).

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Electrical shocks are one of the worst injuries and painful experiences that a person can go through if not careful. While rubber gloves are the way to go when choosing safety gloves to successfully conduct electrical work without harming yourself, the gloves need to be designed for electrical use only. Wrapping up.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. Fulfills OSHA requirements. You'll know and understand the OSHA regulations that apply to your job. Why Education and Training? Encourages safety suggestions.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that nearly all employers maintain properly-recorded accounts of work-related injuries and illnesses. Applicable instances would be any that involve an employee while on a worksite that meets OSHA’s general recording requirements (1904.7).

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that nearly all employers maintain properly-recorded accounts of work-related injuries and illnesses. Applicable instances would be any that involve an employee while on a worksite that meets OSHA’s general recording requirements (1904.7).

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Work Gearz

MARCH 19, 2021

“Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock or burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.”. So, if a carpenter is not exposed to possible injuries of the head, head protective gear would not be required by OSHA standards.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA defines excavations as any man-made cavity, trench, or depression on the surface that resulted from earth removal. OSHA is making trenching and excavation safety its No. The risk of injury or death,” she says, “is just too high.”. Carrying out site inspections.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

Fines & OSHA Regulations. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of Fines vs. OSHA Regulations. This week, we're going to cover 5 of the top 10 OSHA fines, and how you can avoid them. #10: Number of Inspections: 623. Number of Inspections: 1,488. Number of Inspections: 1,055.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 11, 2016

Section 5(a)(1) was included in the OSH Act to give OSHA a means to address “recognized hazards” where no OSHA standard existed, but it was never intended as a replacement for rulemaking. Status Report on Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program , OSHA Directorate of Enforcement Programs, October 2009.

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Work Gearz

MAY 28, 2021

There are certain gears which help in reducing workplace injuries. The hat saves you from head trauma due to contact with falling objects, electrical shock or burns and injuries due to striking low overhead objects. But what is the purpose of the color code, are they really necessary, are they OSHA approved? What are these?

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Work Gearz

AUGUST 31, 2021

Hard hats are designed to protect your head from concussions, cuts and bruises and in fact severe traumatic injuries which can occur as a result of falling objects and electrical shocks. Mandated by OSHA for specific tasks, these hats are water resistant and resist penetration by objects. OSHA standards for hard hats.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. OSHA 1910.66, CALOSHA, AISC, AWS and local code requirements. Visually inspect for corrosion.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2018

Preventing work related injuries and illnesses should be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Know your leaders: A company must designate leaders with formal safety program responsibilities, such as a safety committee or a safety coordinator. Every companies goal should be zero accidents and injuries.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Generally, a roof is replaced after thirty years; in the real world, there are so many things that can damage your roof and repair , or inspection work is needed. We need to hire a roofing contractor for inspection purposes or use a binocular. We need to hire a roofing contractor for inspection purposes or use a binocular.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In case of an accident, the hard hat would not be able to hold out against it and can crumble easily leaving the head unprotected and susceptible to severe injury. These hats need to have passed the standards set by OSHA or Occupational Safety and Health Administration like other non-vented hard hats. Features: Hard Hat Headlamp.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

We have also been doing the CHASE Partnership Program at OSHA for the last 8 years successfully! BA teaching degree, then my CSP, CHST OSHA 500 etc. As a Workers’ Compensation claims representative, I was only involved after the injury occurred. I wanted to be more proactive and prevent the injuries. Saving lives!

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 21, 2015

Falls from portable ladders, including stepladders, straight ladders and extension ladders, are one of the leading causes of work injuries. Under the requirements relating to fall protection for employees working on ladders, OSHA mandates employers and employees to comply with the following: Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 29, 2018

Modern PPE is designed to protect you against a variety of workplace hazards. Musculoskeletal: Back belts, joint braces, and other devices designed to prevent overexertion-type injuries. OSHA requires companies to assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present or likely to be present that require you to PPE.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), businesses see an average return of $4 to $6 for every dollar invested into their workplace safety programs. To get an idea of how ROI works, it’s important to start by inspecting the actual cost of an injury. OSHA estimates that businesses in the U.S.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Each project goes through five distinct phases , and modern tools can facilitate the process: Planning and design: Identify issues before they occur and stay in compliance with codes. For example, falls, scaffolding and ladders are frequent causes of OSHA violations and can lead to permanent injuries that affect a worker’s entire career.

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