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INJURY REPORTING

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Injury reporting. The change requires most employers to notify OSHA when an employee is killed, or suffers an injury requiring hospitalization, an amputation, or loss of an eye on the job. OSHA also now allows three methods of reporting: By phone or in person to nearest OSHA office (current method).

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4 Most Common Workplace Injuries

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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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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries

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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. Beauty Shops.

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Four ways to improve job safety on construction sites

Construction Today

Every year, thousands of accidents occur on construction sites, resulting in injuries and fatalities. We offer the top four: Employers need to have a designated safety officer in charge of carrying out regular inspections and identifying potential.

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OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries

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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. Title Abstract Offices. Holding and Other Investment Offices.

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New OSHA recordkeeping rule: Urgent need for employer review

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For years, OSHA has been claiming that employers often attempt to discourage the reporting of injuries by disciplining, drug testing, or taking other steps to discourage injured workers from reporting an injury. Inform employees of the procedure for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses. The new rule changes that.

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Repetitive Stress Injuries: Don't Hurt Your Future Building Ours.

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Repetitive stress injury. As a construction worker, I think, you are more prone to a repetitive stress injury that an office worker. Repetitive stress injuries can be prevented and minimized. It will help keep your muscles more flexible and less prone to injury. Think about that you do on a daily basis.

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