Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation. Many, if not most safety courses, are designed for administrative issues of compliance. We can help.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance and an accompanying one-pager to help employers understand which coronavirus safety standards are most frequently cited during coronavirus-related inspections. OSHA based these documents on data…

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. The government doesn’t take incidents like this lightly, as evidenced by the fact that the cost of penalties levied by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is rising. Safety is a serious matter.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA then appealed to the Eleventh Circuit. Jim Stanley is one of the nation’s most respected occupational safety consultants.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA then appealed to the Eleventh Circuit. Jim Stanley is one of the nation’s most respected occupational safety consultants.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

On December 10, 2019 OSHA published CPL 03-00-022 , National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. This Instruction supersedes OSHA Instruction CPL 03-00-019, National Emphasis Program on Amputations that was published in August of 2015. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. OSHA ultimately intends to publish the forms on a searchable website open to the public.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

What a difference a few months can make, as can be seen with changes at OSHA. A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. OSHA pilots expedited whistleblower review process.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 21, 2024

They also need to complete the necessary documentation. How to Stay Compliant with Swift Current Energy To maintain compliance with Swift Current and be considered during the hiring process, contractors must have all required contractor data posted on the platform, along with necessary documentation for their compliance process.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 1, 2017

OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. As a brief recap, the revised recordkeeping rule requires employers with 250 or more employees to submit their OSHA 300A Annual Summaries for each separate establishment by December 15.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Many of you may be wondering why, all of a sudden, OSHA is spending an inordinate amount of time inspecting the machines and equipment in plant maintenance areas. However, if you recently experienced OSHA’s increased focus in this area, you may wish you had read this sooner. Document your findings. We are not.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 16, 2021

On March 12 OSHA released an updated COVID-19 response plan. The following summarizes OSHA’s updated strategy: OSHA will continue to implement the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHO) during inspections. [2].

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2021

_. Tales from an Electric Safety Director. When you work as a safety professional, one of the more frustrating attitudes you run into is that people confuse compliance with safety. Compliance is not synonymous with safety. Compliance vs. safety. What to know about OSHA. Document everything.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 10, 2020

New guidance documents from OSHA outline measures employers should take to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and reduce the risk of heat-related illness among workers wearing cloth facial coverings in hot and humid conditions or performing strenuous tasks. According to Safety and Health magazine…

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 26, 2016

. New OSHA drug testing guidance further tightens restrictions on employers’ ability to test workers who report injuries, making it more difficult for companies to maintain a drug-free workplace. In addition, OSHA says, if drug testing is done, it has to be capable of “measuring impairment at the time the injury or illness occurred.”

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. OSHA has proposed a new crane operator certification rule.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. The information is recorded, in detail, on the OSHA 300 forms. OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. Recordable or Not? What is TRIR?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Safety is foundational to construction. Even with all the focus put on budgets, timelines, and processes, safety still comes first. After all, safety can affect all these aspects of a construction project, and more. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety. 10 Winning Strategies to Enhance Construction Safety.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. In the OSHA cases, the Agency might suggest that gravity is a hazardous energy to be controlled. As part of your documented training, remind them… GRAVITY WINS.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards. Unlicensed contractors do not have the necessary documentation to prove their skills. You must upload 3 years of OSHA logs, Insurance (COI & EMR), and Safety programs (RAVS®).

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FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

1, OSHA has developed enforcement procedures that could significantly impact employers. OSHA will then place the incident into Category 1, 2 or 3. Safety program failure such as lockout/tagout. If you are not clear on whether the incident is reportable, seek advice from a safety and health professional or counsel.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

may be wondering how to make 2024 the best year yet for health, safety, and compliance. After all, safety first, bidding next. Answer: Each year, contractors must complete an annual update to remain compliant with safety regulations and qualified to perform work. Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. In the OSHA cases, the Agency might suggest that gravity is a hazardous energy to be controlled. As part of your documented training, remind them… GRAVITY WINS.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 11, 2024

Constellium Strengthens Contractor Management through * ISNetworld® Constellium , a leading global provider and transformer of aluminum products, has recently joined the *ISNetworld® network to enhance its contractor management program. **Safety Services Company is an independently-owned company.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In this episode, Mark Sutton , Corporate Manager – Environmental Health and Safety at Parallel Products , shares the tips and tricks he has helped him improve safety within his organization. Check out these resources we mention during the podcast: Safety 24/7: Building an Incident-Free Culture OSHA.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2019

I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” In a few cases, the documentation of procedures is so voluminous as to be of little value for the new worker doing the job alone. For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When Safety Director Kevin Moorhead does his job right, it might not look like he’s doing anything at all. “In In the safety career field, we don’t always get to see the fruits of our labors,” he said, “because if an employee follows something from our training and doesn’t get hurt, there’s nothing to remember.”.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 24, 2018

OSHA CERTIFICATION 10 VS. 30 HOUR. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of OSHA certification. This week, we’re going cover the basics of 10- and 30-hour OSHA certification. But don’t forget, OSHA certification is an investment. For starters, the 3-hour course is costlier.

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FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

In too many situations, an employee was injured and OSHA stepped in with significant fines for violations of 29 CFR 1910.147. I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. 2 at OSHA, former VP of Safety and Health at AK Steel.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Why Some Employers Are Waiting Out OSHA's Vaccine Mandate. 4 deadline — though much of what the gigantic, 490-page document requires will actually need to be put in place 30 days from the date of publication, said Alana Genderson, associate at Morgan Lewis. Thu, 11/11/2021 - 10:22.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This blog complements past blogs and my most recent blog about the OSHRC overturning OSHA citations regarding LOTO on Matsu presses. The answers can be determined but only after documented due diligence using Task Based Risk Assessment (past blogs) and assessing feasibility of hazard controls.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It ensures you meet health and safety standards that safeguard workers, protect the business’s reputation, are environmentally conscious, and minimize accidents. Documentation and Records Required Each prequalification service has different requirements.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

As an employer, you should ensure that your construction site offers maximum safety and security standards to its workers. Here are critical steps you can undertake to enhance safety at your construction site. Training your employees on safety measures and equipment. Providing adequate safety gear. For instance, the U.S.

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