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Court Limits Scope Of OSHA Inspections

FDR Safety

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. This is an important decision that all employers should have handy should OSHA attempt to expand its inspection.

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Court Limits Scope Of OSHA Inspections

FDR Safety

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. This is an important decision that all employers should have handy should OSHA attempt to expand its inspection.

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A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention…

FDR Safety

Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur. Why wait for an OSHA inspection to occur before taking action? For a FREE consultation, please contact us. The post A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention… appeared first on FDRsafety.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

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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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With cold, winter weather upon us, it’s critical to keep workers comfortable and safe on the job. In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Cold weather-related illnesses and injuries can be prevented by following the guidelines below. Frostbite is when body tissues freeze.

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Amputations in Manufacturing – A New OSHA National Emphasis Program

FDR Safety

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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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

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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