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Feasibility For Machine Guarding Is A Big Deal For Employers and Employees

FDR Safety

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. Documentation of infeasibility is extremely important because the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) has recognized feasibility when ruling on contested cases.

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FDR Safety

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. Documentation of infeasibility is extremely important because the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) has recognized feasibility when ruling on contested cases.

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New OSHA recordkeeping rule: Urgent need for employer review

FDR Safety

For years, OSHA has been claiming that employers often attempt to discourage the reporting of injuries by disciplining, drug testing, or taking other steps to discourage injured workers from reporting an injury. Inform employees of the procedure for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses.

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FAQs About Contractor Management Platforms

Safety Services Company

It ensures contractors are staying up-to-date on the latest compliance information. Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs. Answer: Keep in mind that injuries and incidents will affect your safety status. They will include it in policy documents or loss run statements.

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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

Construction Marketing

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. A majority of construction-related injuries occur due to a lack of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets and gloves. Providing adequate safety gear.

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries

Safety Services Company

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here. information about the number and type of reportable safety incidents, and. information about the number and type of reportable safety incidents, and.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

Levelset

Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. A plumber could leave a line uncapped causing water damage, or a roofer could drop plywood on a worker below, causing injury. What information is included in a COI?