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Court Limits Scope Of OSHA Inspections

FDR Safety

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. This is an important decision that all employers should have handy should OSHA attempt to expand its inspection. United States v.

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Court Limits Scope Of OSHA Inspections

FDR Safety

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. This is an important decision that all employers should have handy should OSHA attempt to expand its inspection. United States v.

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OSHA New Enforcement Action For The Metals Industry

FDR Safety

Lock-out; Procedures Written and Followed, Periodic Inspections of Written Procedures and Authorized Personnel utilizing them, Training and Re-training. Give us a call. For more advice on safety, please reach out to FDRsafety.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times! Using this ladder can help stop bad habits like overreaching. Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new.

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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With cold, winter weather upon us, it’s critical to keep workers comfortable and safe on the job. In recent years, upward of 42,000 workplace injuries were caused by snow, sleet, or ice. Cold weather-related illnesses and injuries can be prevented by following the guidelines below. Consider wind chill.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

In this blog, let’s break down the major causes of ladder-related injuries, the safety essentials for contractors, and how to ensure safety and compliance for your workers at all times! Using this ladder can help stop bad habits like overreaching. Pre-Climb Inspection Every ladder used should be pre-climb inspected, no matter how new.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification. NCCCO certifications are essential, with over 40 US states recognizing or adopting them for crane operator licensing.