FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Small employers may not realize that they may be exempt from “programmed” OSHA inspections if they employ 10 or fewer employees and operate in a low-hazard industry. Programmed OSHA inspections are those conducted by the agency on a regular basis.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2014

T he Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that workers should never be required to work under conditions that are dangerous to their health or safety. b)(2)].'

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

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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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is launching a program aimed at targeting high injury and illness rates in manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors for inspection. The Site-Specific Targeting program will inspect employers it believes should have…

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FDR Safety

MAY 19, 2016

Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. OSHA ultimately intends to publish the forms on a searchable website open to the public. The new rule changes that.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

On December 10, 2019 OSHA published CPL 03-00-022 , National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. This Instruction supersedes OSHA Instruction CPL 03-00-019, National Emphasis Program on Amputations that was published in August of 2015. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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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. JoLynn Scharrer. 11 answers.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

What a difference a few months can make, as can be seen with changes at OSHA. A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. OSHA pilots expedited whistleblower review process.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 5, 2016

At a recent conference, David Michaels, administrator, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), shared a very telling piece of information. Michaels revealed that one of the biggest ways to get inspected by OSHA i s to report injuries as worker error rather than finding the root cause.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

In the wake of new injury and illness reporting requirements put into place Jan. 1, OSHA has developed enforcement procedures that could significantly impact employers. OSHA will then place the incident into Category 1, 2 or 3. An on-site inspection will be automatic. Employers with a prior inspection history.

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Construction Junkie

JANUARY 18, 2021

Ever since the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act was passed by Congress in 2015 , OSHA has been required to increase the maximum penalty they can assess businesses for violations. You can find out more about gravity based penalty amounts on OSHA’s website by clicking or tapping here.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 22, 2016

All affected employers need to finalize their OSHA 300 log data about work-related injuries and illnesses that required medical treatment beyond first aid. When completing these forms, it is important to know some of the most common OSHA recordkeeping mistakes that could result in enforcement action. It’s that time again!

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Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Each year, OSHA releases a list of the most commonly cited Federal OSHA standards at the end of their fiscal year, which runs from October of the previous year to September. The list gives a glimpse into what contractors struggle the most with and also what OSHA inspectors focus the most on.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Each year OSHA conducts around 50,000 workplace inspections. These investigations are typically triggered by an accident at the workplace, an employee complaint or an OSHA initiated industry specific safety blitz. If the inspection is the result of an employee complaint the representative should ask for a copy of the complaint.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 27, 2020

OSHA has very specific guidelines to protect workers from head injuries. They must be inspected daily… Because of how often head protection is required, workers should take extra precautions to ensure their hard hat is taken care of. Despite their rugged construction, hard hats don’t last forever.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification. Certifications exhibit adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as those set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 3, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued its annual inspection plan under the Site-Specific Targeting 2014 * program to direct enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2012

The training requirements for OSHA’s approved 10 and 30 hour safety courses – used by thousands of employers in construction and general industry – have been revised to mandate more instruction on the exercise of employee rights in the workplace, including step-by-step instructions for filing an OSHA complaint. •

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2020

OSHA’s early criticism. OSHA was criticized earlier this year for not putting COVID-19 issues front and center in their efforts to ensure Safety & Health in the workplace. It appears OSHA may not be just waiting to be called due to a workplace complaint. Taking a more aggressive stance.

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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. Walkthrough.

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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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FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

In too many situations, an employee was injured and OSHA stepped in with significant fines for violations of 29 CFR 1910.147. I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. 2 at OSHA, former VP of Safety and Health at AK Steel.

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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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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 5, 2013

OSHA issued a final rule that will require all federal agencies to submit their OSHA-required injury and illness data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics every year.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 21, 2018

OSHA Fall Protection. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA fall protection. According to OSHA, falls accounted for 38.7% (384 out of 991) of construction related deaths in 2016 and was the #1 most frequently cited OSHA violation in 2017. [1].

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 21, 2018

OSHA Fall Protection. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA fall protection. According to OSHA, falls accounted for 38.7% (384 out of 991) of construction related deaths in 2016 and was the #1 most frequently cited OSHA violation in 2017. [1].

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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. Instructors are also instructed to assess during inspections and investigations whether employees are temporary and have received required training.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 9, 2013

OSHA issues plan to target high risk workplaces. OSHA has issued its 2012 Site-Specific Targeting plan to direct enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Construction Law Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2012

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 4, 2021

Hard hats save the worker from any head injury do to hit bye above head objects hangings moving machinery’s and while loading and unloading objects. But not every hard hat can save you from the head injuries because the ones that are not approved by OSHA and meets the ANSI standards do not guarantee safety.

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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. The Rule updates and clarifies standards, and adds training and inspection requirements. there are now numerous additional protection options.

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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. The Rule updates and clarifies standards, and adds training and inspection requirements. there are now numerous additional protection options.

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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. Tools and other electrical equipment must be regularly inspected. Proper Storage of Combustibles Using OSHA-Approved Containers We can’t change that flammable liquids and chemicals are a given on many job sites.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2014

Top OSHA Violations 2013 Whitepaper. Are you confident that your business will survive an OSHA inspection without falling for the same violations that account for 45% more citations for the top 10 in 2013? Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013 Reveal Increase in Citations. Fishers and related fishing workers 117.0.

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FDR Safety

JULY 19, 2013

OSHA has announced the rollout of a National Emphasis Program for isocyanates, a three-year program that will focus on outreach efforts and inspections in general, construction and maritime industries. If you are in an industrial sector that uses isocyanate compounds this means you may be more likely to undergo an inspection from OSHA.

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Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 16, 2015

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a workplace injury in St. Johns County, Florida.

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