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Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule

FDR Safety

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. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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PSA: Don’t Lie to OSHA, Construction Owner Charged with Perjury After Giving “False Information”

Construction Junkie

That can leave you in a legal bind personally. However, there have been several glaring examples of individuals facing legal issues for a variety of different reasons, including lying to OSHA investigators. Department of Labor Investigation of Roof Workers’ Injuries | OSHA.

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Building a Great Safety Culture Takes a Commitment to Training

Construction Business Owner

The reasons are clear and fundamental: from staying alive to being there for family, and from avoid life-changing injuries to saving money, mitigating legal risk and gaining productivity. How will we use this information? For more information, please visit our Privacy Policy. Do Not Sell My Personal Information.

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FAQs About Contractor Management Platforms

Safety Services Company

It ensures contractors are staying up-to-date on the latest compliance information. Staying current through the annual update is essential for contractors to legally and safely conduct work on regulated properties and projects. Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs. Do you have more questions?

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4 Most Common Workplace Injuries

Construction Marketing

According to the National Safety Council, 12,900 work-related injuries happen every day in the United States. From severe back pain to broken bones, workers across different industries and occupations can become susceptible to a wide range of injuries. 30% of lost-time injury claims come from slips, trips, and falls.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. CORONAVIRUS: RESOURCES AND INFORMATION. Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. Operations.

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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. Moreover, an invitee cannot maintain a negligence suit merely from a showing that an injury was sustained in the defendant’s building.

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