Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. What violations are most commonly cited by OSHA? During that same time, 59.5%

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA standards for construction.

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Work Gearz

MAY 29, 2022

This means they have to work with all kinds of tools, objects, equipment, etc. Such a job involves risks that can lead to severe injuries. Considering protecting the head is just as important as shielding any other part of the body, OSHA has suggested that even mechanics should wear hard hats as a part of their PPE gear.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

If you manage for risk, you also manage for compliance. However, if you manage for compliance, you may overlook risk and hazards that result in serious or fatal injuries. Thankfully, the groundwork to manage risk within GM and our joint process had been laid. Whether safety, business risk, insured risk, market risk, etc.,

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

So it makes sense to understand where the greatest safety risks lie and to have programs in place to address these risk areas. Most safety hazards fall into one of four main categories, and OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, targets these with specific precautions.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 20, 2020

Among those actions were several involving OSHA and construction. There are currently 24 OSHA related items on this year’s agenda, but only a handful affecting the construction industry: Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal Standard affected: 29 CFR 1926.62 In some operations, respirators are also needed.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Statistics show that there are over 400 injuries and over 20 fatalities each year related to construction in Ontario alone. Training your employees on safety measures and equipment. Before starting a construction project , you should train workers operating in medium and high-risk areas on safety measures and standards.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 30, 2012

While appropriate use of lockout/tagout is critical to safe operation, OSHA sometimes has been going too far in ramping up lockout enforcement, as shown in a recent case where a violation was withdrawn. This type of activity actually falls under OSHA’s established exemption for minor servicing. Lockout citation withdrawn.

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Fieldwire

JANUARY 25, 2022

Every construction project is uniquely different, and the distinctive characteristics of the industry - such as high-cost intensity and lengthy durations - also add an additional layer of complexity to the risk landscape. According to OSHA, one in five deaths among U.S. Make sure workers are properly trained and equipped.

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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. OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 20, 2012

OSHA announces stakeholder meetings to discuss prevention of backover injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health administration announced Monday that they have scheduled meetings to discuss backover injury prevention. Backover injuries were responsible for 79 worker deaths in 2011, primarily in the construction industry.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

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 defines excavations as any man-made cavity, trench, or depression on the surface that resulted from earth removal.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

OSHA has comprehensive resources available. Slip, trip, and fall hazards are the leading cause of workplace injury when snow isn’t involved. Snow only heightens these types of risks. Have the proper clothing, equipment, and teamwork. Extreme temperatures call for extreme measures in terms of clothing and equipment.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology. As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology . As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 7, 2014

An important principle governing the use of personal protective equipment was reaffirmed recently in a Washington state case involving a bank guard who was stabbed and was not wearing body armor. Among the reasons: G4S had reduced the risk of injury to bank guards by training them to avoid engaging with criminals. Courts OSHA'

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2013

Injury & Illness Prevention Program Highlights OSHA’s 2013 Priorities. The implementation of a new standard requiring employers to adopt and Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) highlights OSHA’s 2013 regulatory agenda. These type of systems help alert a driver, when a person is behind their vehicle.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Cooking On Site According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking equipment is one of the leading causes of fire-related incidents on sites, making up 27% of construction fires.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 3, 2021

They were chosen based on the number of accidents and injuries that occur each year at construction workplaces. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers regularly enforce standards and regulations. Preventing Struck-By Injuries. The Importance of Safety Meetings.

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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. OSHA estimates that an average of 202,066 serious injuries and 345 fatalities occur annually as a result of falls from heights or the same level.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

It was developed by the National Fire Protection Association, and is used by OSHA for occupational safety and health compliance. . Specifically, NFPA 70E contains detailed information on how to protect workers from hazards associated with the installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, or demolition of electrical equipment.

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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. OSHA estimates that an average of 202,066 serious injuries and 345 fatalities occur annually as a result of falls from heights or the same level.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA. This saves you from expensive material loss, contract terminations, serious injuries, and costly lawsuits.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2014

Because of high profile fatal incidents and a high rate of injury OSHA wants to ensure temporary workers have the same protections and training of traditional workers. OSHA broadly defines a temporary worker as one who is supplied to a host employer and paid by a staffing agency, whether or not their job is temporary.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 15, 2022

One of the most common cause of workplace injuries is rolling or falling objects. So it’s always best to gear up and wear all the necessary personal protection equipment to avoid injuries from such unexpected accidents. What are metatarsal guards and what do they do? . What are metatarsal guards? .

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FDR Safety

JUNE 30, 2016

6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. 6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. ” In addition, OSHA compliance requires them to do so. ” In addition, OSHA compliance requires them to do so. Provide appropriate personal protective equipment. Join Our Mailing List.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT & OSHA COMPLIANCE DEMYSTIFIED. Under ideal conditions, the equipment used in the industrial and manufacturing industry is safe to operate and requires almost no supervision. OSHA’s hazardous energy standards are straightforward. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Lockout/Tagout & OSHA Compliance Demystified. Under ideal conditions, the equipment used in the industrial and manufacturing industry is safe to operate and requires almost no supervision. OSHA’s hazardous energy standards are straightforward. Similar to power sources, injuries that arise from hazardous energy vary.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 3, 2015

Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) found a local contractor, Titan Technologies Inc., putting its workers at risk of serious and fatal injury by having them work in trenches without cave-on protections. In Boise, Idaho, the U.S.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. Additional formalized training, especially for these high risk topics, is a huge improvement for cultivating a safety culture. Most fall and ladder accidents are preventable when following OSHA guidelines.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On construction sites, hard hats are the greatest way to protect yourself against serious, life-altering injury or death. And these are enough reasons why you need a protective gear on your head to avoid fatal injuries. According to OSHA. Specific criteria for head protection in the workplace are mandated by OSHA regulations.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Cannabis and the Jobsite: Keeping Your Risk to a Minimum. There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction,” he says. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00. billion in workforce education.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2015

While using temporary workers can help companies maintain financial flexibility, organizations can face significant risks and vulnerability to OSHA enforcement without careful attention to providing those workers with adequate safety and health protection and training. Another potentially tricky area is OSHA-required recordkeeping.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

UNDERSTANDING OSHA’S CONFINED SPACE REQUIREMENTS. Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. By OSHA’s standards, not all work spaces without windows or ventilation are considered a confined space.

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