Learn Civil Engineering

AUGUST 9, 2023

Going into the world of safety regulations and strategies can be a deep place to be. With thousands of safety regulations knocking at your door, there is no way that you can avoid them.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 9, 2017

A second OSHA-related regulation appears close to being reversed with a Senate vote this week to roll back a regulation that would have required firms that bid on government contracts to disclose past safety and labor law violations. The changed regulation was OSHA’s response to a 2012 U.S.

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Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2023

The regulation update will explicitly mandate that employers provide appropriately sized safety gear, which could better protect more workers, especially women.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Consider their portfolio, relevant qualifications, certifications, and familiarity with industry-specific requirements and regulations. Safety Record and Practices Safety should be a top priority when selecting a contractor. Our safety record is stellar. is essential. We put a premium on training.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Mistakes can be expensive in the construction business, and as an entrepreneur, although you'll know many of the regulations that apply to your business, there are so many that you can't possibly remember all of them. That's why you need legal help.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA is making trenching and excavation safety its No.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Why Some Employers Are Waiting Out OSHA's Vaccine Mandate. It is something employers are considering ahead of the Jan. But waiting for legal battles carries risk, particularly if an employer has not previously experienced an OSHA inspection, Travis Vance, partner at Fisher Phillips, said during a virtual media event Thursday.

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Pro Builder

JULY 29, 2020

Virginia Issues Statewide Regulations, But Will They Help Construction Jobsites? On July 27, Virginia became the first state to issue statewide safety regulations regarding COVID-19. Just as the name suggests, Virginia’s regulations are temporary and will be active for six months. cbroderick. Wed, 07/29/2020 - 09:30.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 27, 2021

One area of change that will affect thousands, if not millions of employers comes in the form of OSHA regulation and enforcement. Employers should pay attention to several workplace safety initiatives that will likely be implemented early on in the Biden administration. How can employers prepare for Biden’s OSHA?

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 19, 2012

And now a ruling by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission could encourage more companies to appeal willful citations in hopes of having them reduced to serious. A willful violation is one committed with either an intentional disregard of, or plain indifference to, OSHA regulations. A stronger basis to contest.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 29, 2014

Familiarise Yourself With Regulations. The latest version is the Working At Height Regulations (2005) which, along with its revisions, lays out what every employer is obliged to do regarding planning, training, equipment and much more. Provide Regular Health & Safety Training. Carry Out Thorough Risk Assessments.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 7, 2014

A compliance officer for the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health cited G4S, the company that employed the guard, for failing to require the use of necessary personal protective equipment, namely body armor. The company appealed and the matter was heard by a hearing officer for the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 6, 2020

With the growing concern about the COVID-19/Coronavirus employers may have employees who express a desire to wear a respirator or mask in the workplace. If the employer allows employees to wear a respirator or a surgical mask certain sections of the OSHA respiratory protection standard may apply. The employer must: ?

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Safety Services Company

JULY 15, 2019

Marijuana Regulation at Work. Understandably, marijuana regulation at work has been a topic of much discussion in the media and at the state and federal regulatory levels over the past few years. State and Federal Usage Regulations. Marijuana Policies.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

No matter what you call them — safety meetings can be an effective way to quickly incorporate safety into your day-to-day operation without interfering with production. We’ve put together a list of the top 7 construction safety meeting topics you should be addressing regularly. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

Fines & OSHA Regulations. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of Fines vs. OSHA Regulations. The HCS addresses the issues of evaluating and communicating hazards to workers including issues such as chemical labeling, Safety Data Sheets or SDS, a written program and employee training requirements.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Members of the Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA), an industry group representing 27 trade union contractor associations in New York City, filed an Article 78 petition Tuesday against the Department of Buildings in New York City and Commissioner Richard D.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. Construction Software to Manage Compliance.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

may be wondering how to make 2024 the best year yet for health, safety, and compliance. After all, safety first, bidding next. Answer: Each year, contractors must complete an annual update to remain compliant with safety regulations and qualified to perform work. Naturally, many contractors (like you!)

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

The proposed changes to the asbestos standard, Section 20.112 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, are designed to clarify the responsibilities of employers, owners, and abatement contractors. of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, outline the requirements for positioning and use of portable ladders.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2017

The recordkeeping rule , put in place in May 2016 with an effective date of July 1 of this year, requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness forms to OSHA, which the agency said it would then publish on a searchable website open to the public. The requirements raised significant concerns among many employers.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 16, 2018

EHS Today : “A recent court decision extending the time limitation for OSHA to assess repeat violations has upped the ante for employers who until now chose not to contest more routine violations because of the cost of defending them. OSHA defines violations of its regulations as willful, repeat, serious, or other-than-serious.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. OSHA Inspections. Walkthrough.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 31, 2018

First, it’s important to understand the foundations of law and regulation in our country. These regulations tell you what to do, but not how to do it. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has issued a national consensus standard (NFPA 70E) that deals with electrical safety and provides guidance for the “how.”

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FDR Safety

MAY 20, 2019

The control of hazardous energy is regulated under OSHA’s control of hazardous energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard. This RFI seeks information regarding two areas where modernizing the Lockout/Tagout standard might better promote worker safety without additional burdens to employers: control circuit type devices and robotics.

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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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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

For the last few years, OSHA has been seeking to expand its powers as the enforcer of safety regulations. They then decide whether to file suit against the employer on behalf of the employees involved. Now it appears interested in becoming a human resources enforcer as well.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Under The Fire Safety Order for England and Wales (full details of which can be found of the Gov.uk Immediate Legal Compliance.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

DEMYSTIFYING BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN SAFETY. There are guidelines that are set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA that can ensure your safety. WHAT ARE THE BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARDS OSHA REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO ADHERE TO? These fluids can carry pathogens that can cause fatal diseases.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Demystifying Bloodborne Pathogen Safety. There are guidelines that are set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA that can ensure your safety. What Are the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards OSHA Requires Employers to Adhere to? These fluids can carry pathogens that can cause fatal diseases.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

Reference Point is well known for its SkillGuard mobile workforce management system and delivering the Network Rail Sentinel health and safety passport system. Construction technology giant Causeway has acquired the UK’s leading workforce competency and authority-to-work system developer Reference Point.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 28, 2022

If only workers wear the right safety glasses, the eyes can be protected from damage. If you don’t wear safety glasses, it can cause permanent loss of vision, eye injuries that might leave you unfit to carry out your work anymore, and hefty medical bills that’ll be too hard to settle. . Electrical and mechanical repairs .

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Although advocates for greater federal enforcement often cite that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would need 129 years to inspect all of the workplaces it regulates, the likelihood of an inspection by OSHA or another agency is a great deal higher for many employers.

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FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

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.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety. With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S. And while reviewing insurance policies, it is also likely prudent to review liability provisions in tenant leases.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

All of these features are ideal for commercial buildings that will have many people’s safety to protect. Building regulations make it necessary for commercial buildings to adhere to safety guidelines like installing stair railings to prevent fall injuries. Difficult To Attach Railings. To Conclude.

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