Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

OSHA awarded $10,687,000 through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to 78 nonprofit organizations, including community- and faith-based groups, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor-management associations, and colleges and universities.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology. As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology . As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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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. This week, we’re going cover the basics of 10- and 30-hour OSHA certification.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 11, 2016

These grants will fund the creation of in-person, hands-on training and educational programs and the development of materials for workers and employers in small businesses; industries with high injury, illness and fatality rates; and vulnerable workers who are underserved, have limited English proficiency or are temporary workers.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Is your office or the employer liable to bear that particular expense of yours? The worker himself or the employer? It is the sole responsibility of the administrator or the employer to provide every safety measures to the employee, be it their work-boots or PPE or their safety glasses or head protection. Rules Of OSHA.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers regularly enforce standards and regulations. Preventing Struck-By Injuries. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 5, 2015

On September 2, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) made a move to help high-risk workers and employers by awarding $10.5 For this year’s funding, small-business employers and vulnerable workers in high-hazard industries comprise the majority of the recipients.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Department of Labor''s Occupational Safety and Health Administration have established a strategic partnership to protect and educate workers on construction hazards during the building of the Oasis Data Center Project in Omaha. These hazards are the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry.'

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Nebraska OSHA Omaha Injury 48

Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Struck-by injuries and fatalities are caused by conventional traffic/passenger vehicles, forklifts and other moving, powered industrial equipment, such as cranes and yard trucks. Department of Labor''s Occupational Safety and Health Administration have involved struck-by vehicle accidents in the workplace. frontpage'

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 27, 2015

In July 2014, a Delaware high school student suffered a head injury after a one-story fall off an unguarded balcony at a construction site. The young man was hurt while removing construction debris from an unguarded balcony at a new, multifamily site as a cooperative education student employed by Reybold Homes Inc.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. The layers of OSHA regulation that protect workers focus on proper use and installation of safety systems, supervision, safe work procedures, maintenance and more. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Safety OSHA Construction Electrical 68

Safety Services Company

JULY 24, 2013

OSHA is directing its efforts toward enforcing a standard in which employers nationwide will be required to establish a thorough, written injury and illness prevention program (IIPP). Program Evaluation and Improvement: Employer IIPPs will need to be considered a living document, constantly being evaluated and updated.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Is there a plan in place on how to avoid injury, and are there first aid procedures in case of injury. Are you educated, trained and experienced to perform your job safely? To reduce job-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses, take a proactive approach to safety, and think about how to work safely.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

To help ensure employers are following standards developed to mitigate the risk of fall and limit the risk of injury when a fall does occur California formed the RCWG. The group will also work to develop outreach and educational materials for those in the roofing industry.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

The company called us to come in and evaluate some of their work stations where they seemed to be getting the most injuries from repetitive motions. OSHA has been grappling with the idea of developing a specific ergonomic standard for the construction industry. This is just one example of many that are out there.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. Why Education and Training?

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . billion in workforce education. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Photo: saravut / stock.adobe.com.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

What educational background / professional training did you have at that point? What educational background / professional training did you have at that point? We have also been doing the CHASE Partnership Program at OSHA for the last 8 years successfully! BA teaching degree, then my CSP, CHST OSHA 500 etc.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

Fines & OSHA Regulations. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of Fines vs. OSHA Regulations. This week, we're going to cover 5 of the top 10 OSHA fines, and how you can avoid them. #10: OSHA regulations require that you receive training in the safe methods of doing your job.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 7, 2018

Emergency action plans cover specific actions employers and workers must take to ensure employee safety from fire and other emergencies. Although not required by OSHA, you may want to consider the following: Using tactile devices to alert employees who would not otherwise be able to recognize an audible or visual alarm.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 7, 2018

Emergency action plans cover specific actions employers and workers must take to ensure employee safety from fire and other emergencies. Although not required by OSHA, you may want to consider the following: Using tactile devices to alert employees who would not otherwise be able to recognize an audible or visual alarm.

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Pro Builder

JULY 15, 2022

Following a sharp rise in the number of trench-related fatalities in the first six months of 2022, OSHA is increasing its worksite inspections and rolling out a number of new safety initiatives. The alarming increase in the number of workers needlessly dying and suffering serious injuries in trenching incidents must be stopped.”.

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Safety OSHA Inspections Injury 52

Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2018

Preventing work related injuries and illnesses should be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Wearing PPE always when working in areas where there is a possible danger of injury. Reporting ALL injuries, no matter how slight, immediately and seeking treatment promptly. Establishing Safety Programs.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

If work in an industry that exposes you to bloodborne pathogens, your first line of defense is ample education. There are guidelines that are set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA that can ensure your safety. WHAT ARE THE BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARDS OSHA REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO ADHERE TO?

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Safety Guidelines OSHA Employment 48

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

If work in an industry that exposes you to bloodborne pathogens, your first line of defense is ample education. There are guidelines that are set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA that can ensure your safety. What Are the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards OSHA Requires Employers to Adhere to?

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 8, 2012

If you employ 10 or fewer employees, OSHA does not mandate the plan to be in writing; nevertheless, every employee must be protected from fire hazards while at work. An Emergency Action Plan that follows OSHA regulations must include the following: the way employees are expected to report fires or other emergencies.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Recently we’ve seen more technology adoption, increases in OSHA fines , and a labor shortage. One company has even developed a semi-automated mason to reduce repetitive motion injuries. Contractors ought to pay attention to the workforce and educational opportunities in their area and weigh in with opinions and insights when possible.

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