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Spotting Safety: Earthmoving Equipment Training

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Although it’s impossible to discern exactly what led to this overturned skid steer, an experienced operator can tell you that it can be easy to upset earthmoving equipment like this. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment or machinery. 1926.20'

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How to Build a Pool Surviving the Inground Pool Construction Inspections

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In most areas of the country when building an inground pool, permits along with inspections are required as with any construction process. Structural, Electrical and Plumbing inspections during construction, and a Final inspection when you finish building your inground pool.

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OSHA Safety

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OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Inspections are conducted without advance notice. There are circumstances when OSHA may give less than 24 hours’ notice to the employer. Walkthrough.

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OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional

Construction Equipment

On Friday, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission called the alternative workplace-benefit plans that some employers adopted under the law "a water mirage on the highway that disappears upon closer inspection," and ruled unanimously the law that allows employers to opt-out of state-regulated workers' comp plans.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Court decisions have made it increasingly clear that employers share responsibility for the actions of contractors when it comes to safety on a worksite, but making sure that contractors follow through can be challenging. Copies of all required permits and certifications. Does the contractor have a plan to do inspections?

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OSHRC Decision on Controlling Employer Responsibility

FDR Safety

as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation. Suncor had a specific Turnaround Fall Protection Plan, which required that scaffolding be equipped with guardrails. The two employees of a subcontractor obtained a safe work permit and then performed a job safety analysis.

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Where Maryland’s State Plan is Stricter Than OSHA

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Powered equipment training. MOSH wants employers to keep those designs at the worksite even longer to include while they are being used in the larger construction project. MOSH makes it clear that smoking is not allowed in any indoor place of employment, and that there must be a “No Smoking” posted at each entrance.

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