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Sliding-scale proposal for civil damages resulting from construction fatalities, injuries draws ire of trades

BD+C

A New York City Council proposal that would mandate a sliding-scale system be used when awarding civil damages for construction-related injuries or fatalities has drawn fire from two prominent unions.

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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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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules. Representatives of employers and employees.

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Surviving an OSHA Inspection

Safety Services Company

If a company has a union representative they also take part in the investigation. During this phase of the investigation the employer’s representative needs to inform the inspector if the employer is participating in any OSHA compliance programs or if the company has received any safety compliance exceptions from OSHA.

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PlantWorx 2013 taster

Digger Blog

Across the European Union Stage IIIB emissions regulations are soon to take effect for engines above 37kW. “Damage causes unnecessary costs, creates project delay and can cause serious personal injury; utility-finder is the solution.” The Kohler KDI engine is available in three-cylinder 1.9 litre and four-cylinder 2.5

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Best Hard Hat Stickers for Professionals

Work Gearz

This piece of personal protective equipment, in the form of a helmet, protects your head from all kinds of job-related injuries such as. Speedsquare Tools Union Stickers. Speedsquare Tools Union Stickers ( Our Top Pick). They can speak to your favorite sports team or to your union membership. Falling objects.