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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. training records, OSHA 300 logs, written program etc.)

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Contractors Oppose OSHA's Proposed Rule About Safety Inspections

ENR Construction

Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

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

Construction Marketing

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

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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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

How the Coronavirus May Affect OSHA Compliance on Building Sites. While employees may be able to figure out through the grapevine who is the infected employee, that scenario is beyond the employer’s control and probably will not be deemed an exposure to liability. . Don’t Forget OSHA Inspections.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

He said they had just received a penalty from an OSHA inspection. His heart seems to be in the right place, however, he has failed to take the next step of having a designated safety person in the company to make sure that they are up to speed on the OSHA standards. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . across 36 separate and independent jobsite safety inspections by SFI conducted between January and March of this year. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. Foulke Jr.,

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