FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond. By Andrew Kaake.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 27, 2021

One area of change that will affect thousands, if not millions of employers comes in the form of OSHA regulation and enforcement. Employers should pay attention to several workplace safety initiatives that will likely be implemented early on in the Biden administration. Expect an increase in inspections that result in large penalties.

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Construction Today

JUNE 12, 2023

Every year, thousands of accidents occur on construction sites, resulting in injuries and fatalities. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that their workers are safe, and to help them do so, there are several ways in which this can be achieved.

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Lets Build

MAY 12, 2023

Instead, project managers and foremen must find and fix hazards before they cause injury or illness. Establishing simple procedures for reporting injuries, hazards, etc.: Inspect your jobsite to identify health and safety hazards As jobsite conditions change, new hazards can pop up anytime. Detail what to do in an emergency.

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FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur. Why wait for an OSHA inspection to occur before taking action? The post A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention… appeared first on FDRsafety. In situations where LOTO is not feasible, an ALTERNATIVE METHOD is needed.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 5, 2016

Michaels revealed that one of the biggest ways to get inspected by OSHA i s to report injuries as worker error rather than finding the root cause. When employers say an injury was a worker’s fault, an inspection will likely take place,” said Michaels.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 21, 2018

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Lift heavy objects slowly and smoothly, as jerky movements can cause muscle injuries.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Each year OSHA conducts around 50,000 workplace inspections. While the odds of a workplace being inspected are less than 1 percent, it is vital for business owners to understand how to navigate the four steps of an inspection. Step 2 the Inspection. Step 1 Opening Conference.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

In the wake of new injury and illness reporting requirements put into place Jan. 1, OSHA has developed enforcement procedures that could significantly impact employers. An on-site inspection will be automatic. Category 2 incidents may result in an on-site inspection at the discretion of the Area Director.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 3, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued its annual inspection plan under the Site-Specific Targeting 2014 * program to direct enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

OSHA Area Offices may add, based on local evidence, manufacturing establishments (regardless of the NAICS codes) to the master list where amputation injuries or fatalities related to machinery and equipment have occurred in the five years preceding the effective date of this Instruction.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2017

In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Much like when we talked about the importance of heat safety on the job , employers are responsible and required to protect workers from safety hazards, including cold temperatures and extreme weather. Frostbite is when body tissues freeze.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained. According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2012

The training requirements for OSHA’s approved 10 and 30 hour safety courses – used by thousands of employers in construction and general industry – have been revised to mandate more instruction on the exercise of employee rights in the workplace, including step-by-step instructions for filing an OSHA complaint. • How to respond.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 22, 2016

All affected employers need to finalize their OSHA 300 log data about work-related injuries and illnesses that required medical treatment beyond first aid. In this case, you did not count the Monday of the injury, but you would count the four other workdays the employee was scheduled to work, but could not come in.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2020

All of that thinking has since changed as they have recently stepped up their efforts to enforce healthy workplaces through workplace inspections and subsequent financial penalties. They appeared to stick to what they knew and may have been slow to react. Taking a more aggressive stance. It ramps up significantly from there.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

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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FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

” Much of the news there is about training and cooperative efforts with employers. Reports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements. USPS faces $111K in fines after OSHA inspection again finds hazards at Maryland facility. Contrast that with the current “Quick Takes.”

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2014

Because of high profile fatal incidents and a high rate of injury OSHA wants to ensure temporary workers have the same protections and training of traditional workers. Instructors are also instructed to assess during inspections and investigations whether employees are temporary and have received required training.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

Many employers are still trying to figure out what the major changes were and how they might affect them. . Specifically, NFPA 70E contains detailed information on how to protect workers from hazards associated with the installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, or demolition of electrical equipment. OSHA is the law.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

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. A copy of their OSHA 300A log, which summarizes on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Join Our Mailing List.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Applicants will naturally seek employers that prioritize their well-being. Stay on top of inspections and compliance audits Stay up-to-date with relevant safety regulations and standards to ensure full compliance. The smartest way to handle this is by doing regular audits and inspections.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Before commencing any work, inspect construction equipment, tools, and machinery on the site to verify whether or not they’re safe to use. Failure to give employees required training is one of the factors resulting in an increased number of injuries or accidents on construction sites. Keep The Entire Site Organized.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 4, 2021

Hard hats save the worker from any head injury do to hit bye above head objects hangings moving machinery’s and while loading and unloading objects. But not every hard hat can save you from the head injuries because the ones that are not approved by OSHA and meets the ANSI standards do not guarantee safety. They protect against burns.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

As a result, the home builder could be considered a joint employer, potentially making them liable for employment law violations by a trade partner or for negligence or an injury caused by a subcontractor’s employees. Travers, a labor and employment attorney and partner in the Jacksonville, Fla., office of Akerman. .

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FDR Safety

APRIL 30, 2012

OSHA said in a 2002 bulletin that the lockout/tagout standard applied to the control of hazardous energy “when employees are involved in service or maintenance activities such as constructing, installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, modifying, and maintaining or servicing machines or equipment.”.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 9, 2013

OSHA has issued its 2012 Site-Specific Targeting plan to direct enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur. OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting (SST) program is OSHA’s main programmed inspection plan for non-construction workplaces that have 20 or more employees.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 15, 2013

MSHA reminds miners and mine operators that they may use the agency’s toll-free “One Call Does it All” number to report accidents or hazardous conditions.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2023

as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation. One of Suncor’s subcontractors had two employees scheduled to inspect the welds, requiring them to enter the heater and climb to the third level of the scaffold where the guardrails were missing. There was a tag attached to the scaffold in the heater.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2014

In order to ensure that hard hats are safe employers and employee alike should use the following practices. Inspect hats regularly. Inspect the inside suspension for fraying, cuts, tears, and dirt. This will be different from the manufacture date, and may be important information in case of an injury or accident.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 15, 2013

“We all have a role to play preventing workplace injuries and keeping workers safe. Even one injury is one too many. In July and August, Ministry of Labour inspectors will inspect underground and surface mines to ensure these workplaces have an effective internal responsibility system (IRS) in place.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Filling out construction reports and completing project checklists, whether for construction safety or quality inspections, can often be a tedious process. Think mobile-first so software can be used in real time to capture issues and inspections, making it more likely to improve safety outcomes and accuracy. Incentivize Innovators.

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