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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. Determining the type of inspection being conducted and the intended scope.

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November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance

FDR Safety

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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7 tips for managing health and safety in construction efficiently

Lets Build

Instead, project managers and foremen must find and fix hazards before they cause injury or illness. Establishing simple procedures for reporting injuries, hazards, etc.: Inspect your jobsite to identify health and safety hazards As jobsite conditions change, new hazards can pop up anytime. Detail what to do in an emergency.

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Important Things to Know Before Building a Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

It also requires specialized equipment to build, so even though it can withstand almost any event, it can be quite expensive and complicated to build. . With metal buildings, they should be inspected and cleaned once a year. For concrete, you’ll need to clean, inspect, and repair cracks as needed. Maintenance Requirements.

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New OSHA recordkeeping rule: Urgent need for employer review

FDR Safety

For years, OSHA has been claiming that employers often attempt to discourage the reporting of injuries by disciplining, drug testing, or taking other steps to discourage injured workers from reporting an injury. Inform employees of the procedure for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses. The new rule changes that.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

Safety Services Company

The unfortunate event highlights a looming danger. Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Tools and other electrical equipment must be regularly inspected. As a safety protocol for contractor management, add trailers to routine inspection checklists.

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