Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Each year OSHA conducts around 50,000 workplace inspections. These investigations are typically triggered by an accident at the workplace, an employee complaint or an OSHA initiated industry specific safety blitz. This material will help define the focus on an inspection, so the representative can appropriately guide the inspector.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Too often companies are told that they need to have a safety manual to protect them from OSHA violations, and while that’s true, understanding how that works is just as informative to a safely run company as having all the right words and regulations in a policy. Do you inspect the worksite and enforce the policy?

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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. . If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. But others within the workplace should have at least a basic understanding of electrical safety as well.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

OSHA forklift regulations explain the training required in 1910.178(l). It’s up to the employer to ensure their operators have successfully completed a training program under an instructor who has the knowledge, training, and experience to teach and evaluate the operator. All Spotting Safety Articles: Earthmoving Equipment Training.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Maybe pointing out OSHA regulations that all employers have to deal with is pedantic for an organization such as NASA, I’m sure they have their own sophisticated safety procedures that this report is a part of. Accidents & Fatalities PPE Safety Tips NASA OSHA Personal Protective Equipment'

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Jobsites are more dangerous than your average workspace, and failing to implement proper safety measures can have devastating consequences. Due to the industry's inherent safety risks, candidates may be more discerning about the firms they work with. Applicants will naturally seek employers that prioritize their well-being.

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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. 3M recalls fall prevention device over safety concerns.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 9, 2013

There has been concern in recent years that OSHA’s support has waned for the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, known as SHARP, which rewards companies with strong safety programs. The rule would also have reduced the deletion period for programmed inspections of SHARP sites.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2020

OSHA was criticized earlier this year for not putting COVID-19 issues front and center in their efforts to ensure Safety & Health in the workplace. 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.

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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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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Workplace Safety. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover workplace safety. Freedom from danger is a wonderful concept, but to make that goal a reality requires considerable planning, training, commitment, management skills, and above all THINKING about workplace safety. Thinking About Workplace Safety.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The ETS covers employers with 100 or more employees – firm or company-wide – and provides options for compliance. Employers must pay employees for the time it takes to get vaccinated and recover from any side effects that prevent them from working. Can state OSHA regulators override this? What are the fines?

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

OSHA has increased its monetary penalties 2% for breaking OSHA regulations and standards. However, non-compliance to OSHA regulations goes beyond financial penalties. When companies do not strictly follow federally regulated health and safety standards, they often are perceived in a negative light.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration is urging the mining industry to step up its compliance with safety and health regulations under the Mine Safety and Health Act. Main, assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health. Following three coal mine fatalities during Oct.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 15, 2013

Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has launched a province-wide safety blitz targeting underground and surfaces mines to ensure worker safety. 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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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover employee safety. On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Everyone needs to be involved in company safety.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 4, 2022

Here’s the OSHA ETS updates: There are two OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for companies to be aware of: The ETS mandate for healthcare workers stating that hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities implement certain Covid-19 safety measures and provide workers time off to get the vaccine. Create a written plan.

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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 While it’s not possible to prevent every accident, the need to promote safety in the workplace is obvious.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 3, 2013

Nova Scotia Introduces New Workplace Safety Rules. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

An Industrial Hygienist (IH) is a safety expert whose three main jobs are to anticipate hazards, evaluate the worksite for risks, and work out the best way to control them. Base conclusions on principles and practices that protect employees health and safety. Relate necessary information to protect worker health and safety.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

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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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

We will guide you through a list of main reasons why asbestos surveys are important for the safety of your home. . Safety should be among your priorities, especially if you’re aware that asbestos material is present in the building. Employers and landlords are also under the obligation to ensure safety against asbestos exposure.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

The Center for Effective Government(CEG) released a report late last week stating that due to weak protection laws, many workers find themselves choosing between reporting a safety violation and keeping their jobs—creating a vicious cycle that can lead to workers too fearful to report potentially deadly workplace hazards.

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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. However, we at Safety Services Company want to help and make it even more simple.

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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. However, we at Safety Services Company want to help and make it even more simple.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

The Center for Effective Government(CEG) released a report late last week stating that due to weak protection laws, many workers find themselves choosing between reporting a safety violation and keeping their jobs—creating a vicious cycle that can lead to workers too fearful to report potentially deadly workplace hazards.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 10, 2012

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2012

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

These four questions are just some of the emergency response variables that employers need to address before sending a worker down into a permit space, and the included documents help you ask them all. Exactly How Does A Safety Manual Protect Your Company in an Inspection? Initial Evaluation of Confined Space Rescue Plans.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Federal OSHA regulations are simply the minimum standard. MOSH has beefed up their regulations on everything from: Excavation designs. MOSH wants employers to keep those designs at the worksite even longer to include while they are being used in the larger construction project. About half of the U.S. Smoking at Work.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It is a safety threat that can result in fatalities. Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA has laid out guidelines to ensure the safety of employees exposed to extreme conditions. However, over time, shivering would cease as the body’s regulation system begins to fail. How Cold is Cold?

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 14, 2014

OSHA regulation 1926.503 requires that “employers shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. To accomplish this, employers need to do the following: Where fall protection is required, make sure the proper fall protection systems are used for the work environment. Don’t overreach!

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 24, 2019

It is a safety threat that can result in fatalities. Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA has laid out guidelines to ensure the safety of employees exposed to extreme conditions. However, over time, shivering would cease as the body’s regulation system begins to fail. HOW COLD IS COLD?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. The Rule updates and clarifies standards, and adds training and inspection requirements. Cages and wells are not a ladder safety system.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. The Rule updates and clarifies standards, and adds training and inspection requirements. Cages and wells are not a ladder safety system.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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