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State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup

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OSHA to Employers: Consider Screening Workers for Heat Stress When Index Hits 85 Degrees. According to Safety+Health magazine, researchers at OSHA and the National Institutes of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently examined cases of outdoor work-related heat illnesses.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

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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OSHA Top 10 Mini-Series: Hazard Communication

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OSHA Top Ten List of Cited Violations for 2018. 10 Most Cited Violations according to Federal OSHA. As of September 30th 2018 , the top two most frequently cited standards following OSHA worksite inspections are violations. However, employers should be aware that chemicals may pose health threats as well. Chemicals are.

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OSHA Top 10 Mini-Series: Hazard Communication

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OSHA Top Ten List of Cited Violations for 2018. Every year, The Occupational Safety and Health Authority publishes its list of the To 10 most cited violations according to Federal OSHA. Employers who receive chemicals that are considered hazardous must also receive information about the chemical to determine the risks it may pose.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response

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Emergency action plans cover specific actions employers and workers must take to ensure employee safety from fire and other emergencies. Although not required by OSHA, you may want to consider the following: Using tactile devices to alert employees who would not otherwise be able to recognize an audible or visual alarm.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response

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Emergency action plans cover specific actions employers and workers must take to ensure employee safety from fire and other emergencies. Although not required by OSHA, you may want to consider the following: Using tactile devices to alert employees who would not otherwise be able to recognize an audible or visual alarm.

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Responding to Common Workplace Emergencies

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September is National Preparedness Month, meaning that employers need to take the time ensure they have the training and planning in place to effectively respond to an emergency. Construction General Industry OSHA' Any unforeseen crisis that demands an immediate response is an emergency. Finance and administrative transactions.

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