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OSHA Compliance Enforcement Under President Biden

FDR Safety

Employers should pay attention to several workplace safety initiatives that will likely be implemented early on in the Biden administration. Expect an increase in discrimination enforcement and possible expansion of limits on drug testing following an accident or injury. Make Workplace Safety and Health a Value.

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Industry Surveys Highlight the State of Women in Construction

Construction Junkie

In addition, another survey of 718 women was carried out by The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Safe Site Check In , a safety reporting application. Discrimination and Harassment The Levelset survey also highlighted discrimination against and harassment of women in the workplace due to their gender.

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OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers

FDR Safety

OSHA’s recent warning about safety incentive programs is just one part of a larger effort by the agency to strengthen whistleblower rights. 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.

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PRIORITIZING SAFETY AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

Safety Services Company

However, it’s important that when planning a holiday party, the excitement over its positive nature doesn’t get in the way of addressing the many safety and legal risks involved. Injuries, harassment, lapse in compliance, and alcohol-related incidents are all to common in far too many workplace holiday parties.

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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.”

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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.

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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. Workplace Safety Diversity also favors a critical part of your company: workplace safety. Construction is a dangerous field with numerous opportunities for injuries. Schedule Demo