Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For contractors, these come in the form of a process known as prequalification and contractor management. What is Contractor Management? Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. 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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Every hiring client seeks suppliers that meet and exceed expectations regarding safety , work ethics, and project management. Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA.

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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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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

OSHA Audits can be nerve wracking, tedious, and costly for any business. Rather than being caught off guard by the findings of OSHA during one of their audits, we highly recommend that you implement Mock OSHA Audits into your regular safety program. Ensure compliance with regulations. Show Management support for safety.

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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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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2021

The OSHA Outreach Training Program, commonly referred to as OSHA 10 Training and OSHA 30 Training, provides workers with basic training about some of the most common health and safety hazards on the job. It helps reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the workplace. OSHA Outreach Training Content.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. The information is recorded, in detail, on the OSHA 300 forms. OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. Recordable or Not?

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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. OSHA standards for construction.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Each construction project poses unique challenges — this is why construction project managers have distinct roles and responsibilities to fulfill from project to project.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

As I’ve said before, the importance of safety programs goes far beyond the need to comply with standards and regulations. Most safety hazards fall into one of four main categories, and OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, targets these with specific precautions. First and foremost, safety programs save lives.

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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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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers that are required to record work-related injuries and illnesses and haven’t posted their summary of those records yet could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. Employers who haven’t posted their injury/illness summaries could be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for failing to meet their responsibilities as an employer. information about the number and type of reportable safety incidents, and.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules. December 27, 2013. April 29, 2013.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

There are tens of dozens of work boots available for construction workers, but you may wonder which type of boot is appropriate for a project engineer or construction project manager. Do Construction Managers Need Steel Toe Work Boots? The OSHA also requires protection if you will be exposed to an electrical hazard on site.  

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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. . Anyone who is exposed to electrical hazards must understand how to reduce their risk of electric shock and arc flash injuries. OSHA is the law. What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021?

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 30, 2016

6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. 6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. ” In addition, OSHA compliance requires them to do so. ” In addition, OSHA compliance requires them to do so. FDRsafety helps launch Ark Encounter project. Join Our Mailing List. Project Profile.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

OSHA extends temporary fall protection measures again. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA announced Aug. This good faith reduction does not apply in cases of a fatality, catastrophe, or serious injury resulting from a fall during residential construction activities.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

General Duty citations from OSHA may not hold up. General Duty citations from OSHA may not hold up. If there is an OSHA citation most likely to be overturned on appeal to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission it would be one issued under the General Duty clause. Tim Sirofchuck joins FDRsafety. By Jim Stanley.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 2, 2022

That’s why it’s important to have a General Contractor who is not only following the codes and regulations, but has incorporated a culture of safety into their operations. All work sites are subject to OSHA and governmental inspections. An example would be improper hoisting and installation of an HVAC unit.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Safety and Compliance management is also essential for any business as it helps to build a company’s brand reputation. But staying ‘OSHA legal’ is no longer enough. But staying ‘OSHA legal’ is no longer enough. Click here to download the full report. About Construction Tech Review.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2012

National Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. On the surface, that would likely make me a fan of I2P2, OSHA’s proposal to require every company in its jurisdiction to have a safety management program. For those who read this blog, that in turn may prompt the question, “What gives? “2.2.1.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 19, 2013

OSHA is working on the creation of a new standard that would require employers nationwide to establish a thorough, written injury and illness prevention program (IIPP). Why does OSHA want employers to have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program? million suffer a serious work related injury or illness each year.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 13, 2012

OSHA extends temporary fall protection measures a third time. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA announced Dec. This good faith reduction does not apply in cases of a fatality, catastrophe, or serious injury resulting from a fall during residential construction activities.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

Despite regulations, asbestos is still a real and present danger for construction workers. Employee Protection and Injury Prevention. Ensure project managers are aware of asbestos levels in the air before starting a project. No amount of asbestos is considered safe, especially for those with high-risk occupations.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 23, 2018

During the first day on the job, new employees are overloaded with information about company rules, regulations and procedures. Ensure that everyone knows how to get medical attention in the event of an injury. Follow the procedures for reporting accidents, near-miss incidents, hazards, injuries and illness. OSHA 300 & 301.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Compliance/Regulations. Equipment Management. « Better Project Management through Better Communication. I can say that the courts in most areas would hold at least the contractor liable for this accident and serious painful injury. STRATEGY |.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

As contractors, we need to ensure the health and safety of our workers from all hazards, including what OSHA calls the “fatal four.” The goal of National Electrical Safety Month is to provide education and tips to reduce electrical fatalities, injuries, electrically related fires, and more.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Compliance/Regulations. Equipment Management. The company called us to come in and evaluate some of their work stations where they seemed to be getting the most injuries from repetitive motions. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

To help ensure employers are following standards developed to mitigate the risk of fall and limit the risk of injury when a fall does occur California formed the RCWG. RCWG is a collaboration of state and local agencies as well as labor and management.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

According to Marco Vonk, Marketing Manager at Saint-Gobain Weber Beamix, “You save about 60% of the time on the jobsite and 80% in labor.”. According to OSHA , more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job each day. Regulations. One drawback that might not immediately come to mind is the regulation of 3D printing.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Freedom from danger is a wonderful concept, but to make that goal a reality requires considerable planning, training, commitment, management skills, and above all THINKING about workplace safety. Is there a plan in place on how to avoid injury, and are there first aid procedures in case of injury. Fulfills OSHA requirements.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

Fines & OSHA Regulations. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of Fines vs. OSHA Regulations. This week, we're going to cover 5 of the top 10 OSHA fines, and how you can avoid them. #10: OSHA regulations require that you receive training in the safe methods of doing your job.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 17, 2018

Furthermore, online safety training systems can help your company manage employee training from start-to-finish, effortlessly streamlining the comprehensive learning process. This training method will allow organizations to deliver, manage and track engaging online safety training experiences. Supported Scaffolding. And Many More!

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

OSHA requires anyone working in the construction industry to wear harnesses when they’re at heights over six feet. And if that doesn’t get through to them, he asks them to think about how their injury or death would impact loved ones. Risk management forecasting needs to happen before anyone ever puts a hard hat on.

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