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New OSHA recordkeeping rule: Urgent need for employer review

FDR Safety

Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. Employers should review their policies, procedures and programs to make sure they comply with the new anti-retaliation requirements.

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Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule

FDR Safety

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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7 Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Workers Safe

Construction Marketing

Despite being one of the leading employment sectors in many countries, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors. Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. Providing adequate safety gear. For instance, the U.S.

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries

Safety Services Company

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers that are required to record work-related injuries and illnesses and haven’t posted their summary of those records yet could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer.

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries

Safety Services Company

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers who haven’t posted their injury/illness summaries could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer.

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4 Ways To Improve Construction Safety In High-Traffic Areas

Construction Marketing

Thus, as an employer or construction company entrepreneur, you’re responsible for ensuring the safety of your employees, pedestrians, and motorists whenever you have construction work in progress. Injuries and, in severe cases, permanent disabilities or deaths can happen if there are very few preventative safety measures in place.

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OSHA Electronic Records Submission Delayed, But Not for Long

FDR Safety

OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. As a brief recap, the revised recordkeeping rule requires employers with 250 or more employees to submit their OSHA 300A Annual Summaries for each separate establishment by December 15.

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