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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

Fieldwire

Mutual respect Respecting another person includes acknowledging their talents and abilities, and not discriminating against them because of their race or social background. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Easy construction project scheduling with Fieldwire Learn more → 4. Don’t take sides or blame one person.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

Types of inspections conducted include Imminent Danger, Fatality, Hospitalization/Amputation, Complaint, Referral, or General Schedule. General Scheduled inspections may include the entire work area. As we have discussed in previous updates, employers should designate a company representative far in advance of any OSHA inspection.

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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

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For starters, there’s a wide variation in the allowance of cannabis use from state to state, and at the federal level, marijuana is still considered to be a Schedule 1 drug. State and Federal Usage Regulations. Recreational use of marijuana is currently permitted in the following states: Alaska. DOT Workplaces.

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

As an example, a prime contractor on a residential project might serve as the primary source of information for the homeowner, but occasionally rely on a subcontractor to communicate specific scheduling or other details to the homeowner. These firms also have clear policies prohibiting harassment, discrimination and other harmful practices.

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Surviving an OSHA Inspection

Safety Services Company

During this phase of the investigation the employer’s representative needs to inform the inspector if the employer is participating in any OSHA compliance programs or if the company has received any safety compliance exceptions from OSHA. They have a right to contest the time OSHA allows the employer for correcting a hazard.

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PRIORITIZING SAFETY AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

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If there isn’t a scheduled sit-down mean planned, consider appetizers served throughout the duration of the party; the important thing is that no one drinks on an empty stomach. You can do this by scheduling events or lectures during the second half of the party, and closing the bar one to two hours before the end.

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What Should a New Employee Do for the First Week?

ExactHire - Construction

Making meaningful efforts to engage your new hire on these points during their first week will dispel any lingering doubts they may have about you as an employer. . Compliance deals with the documents required for the new employee as well as the necessary safety and anti-discrimination training.