article thumbnail

OSHA Compliance Enforcement Under President Biden

FDR Safety

Expect an increase in discrimination enforcement and possible expansion of limits on drug testing following an accident or injury. Expect increased focus on incentives that may discourage injury and illness reporting and scrutiny of all incentive programs. Expect an increase in inspections that result in large penalties.

OSHA 156
article thumbnail

Industry Surveys Highlight the State of Women in Construction

Construction Junkie

Discrimination and Harassment The Levelset survey also highlighted discrimination against and harassment of women in the workplace due to their gender. Just like jobsite injuries, any discrimination or harassment greater than zero is completely unacceptable. courtesy of NAWIC/Safe Site Check In.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers

FDR Safety

In June 2012, OSHA found the Norfolk Southern Railway in violation of similar anti-retaliation provisions in the federal Railroad Safety Act when it terminated three employees who reported injuries. Remember that OSHA’s recordkeeping rules require employers to set up a procedure for employees to report work-related injuries and illnesses.

OSHA 136
article thumbnail

Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages. Liability coverage is also a part of business auto policies if you collide with another vehicle and injuries occur.

article thumbnail

RATE OF FATALITIES INCREASING AMONG OLDER WORKERS

Safety Services Company

Ken Scott, an epidemiologist at the Denver Public Health Department, said aging and its associated physical changes “could potentially make a workplace injury into a much more serious injury or a potentially fatal injury.”

Injury 48
article thumbnail

How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

Fieldwire

The legislation also delivers high-cost fines to companies found discriminating against minority workers. Improving smart technology in the construction industry also reduces the risk of on-site injuries. Many women and minority employees experience discrimination and harassment at their jobs.

article thumbnail

Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

Some construction companies have started to hire more women, but they face issues with harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Construction is a dangerous field with numerous opportunities for injuries. The workforce is aging, so you must diversify and attract new talent. Diversity promotes safety.