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FAQs About Contractor Management Platforms

Safety Services Company

Let’s get some clarity on some of this year’s FAQs about Contractor Management platforms and how you can conquer each quarter! Answer: Each year, contractors must complete an annual update to remain compliant with safety regulations and qualified to perform work. Avetta’s® system allows until March 31st for reporting completion.

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Allowing Employees to Voluntarily Wear Dust or Surgical Masks and the Coronavirus

FDR Safety

However, the OSHA Respiratory Protection standard does not regulate the use of these masks. CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) FAQ. If the employer allows the voluntary use of any other type of respirator additional requirements in 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) must also be met. OSHA Interpretation letter on use of Surgical Masks.

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Clarifying OSHA Recordkeeping Regulations for Multiple Business Establishments

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The OSHA Recordkeeping regulation requires employers keep a record of serious injuries and illnesses using the OSHA 300 Log. In addition to creating new and updating current regulations, OSHA publishes interpretations and answers to questions about existing rules. Multiple Business Establishments. 2014 Interpretations.

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OSHA releases COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

Safety Services Company

Can state OSHA regulators override this? For more questions about this ETS, OSHA has a page dedicated to FAQs. Employers must pay employees for the time it takes to get vaccinated and recover from any side effects that prevent them from working. The short answer is no — not without the courts.

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How Much Space Do You Need for a Pool Table?

CivilJungle

Short cue radius from 36” to 52” Also Read: All About Roof Overhangs | 10 Various Types of Roof overhangs | Standard Roof Overhangs | Overhang Roof Design | Roof overhangs on houses FAQ How Much Space Do You Need for a Pool Table? An 8-foot regulation table must be 4 feet wide and 8 feet long. cm) x 46″ (116.8

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What Class Of Hard Hat for Electrical Work?

Work Gearz

Hard Hats Need To Meet American Safety Regulations. Electrical hard hats must meet American Safety Requirements, and the International American Safety Regulation requirements. It comes in a white, a reflective color, and meets the ANSI and ANSEA regulations. Materials used. Protection offered. Meets ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009,

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Heat Stress Changes

Safety Services Company

Earlier this year California rolled out a major update to the country’s flagship heat stress program; effective May 1, 2015, this FAQ can help explain how it will be enforced. While the previous regulation required that employees be observed for heat illness symptoms, four methods are described.