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

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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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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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

We’ll discuss recent OSHA safety violations issued to construction companies and what you can do to avoid them. What violations are most commonly cited by OSHA? OSHA issued over 22,000 citations in the construction industry last year—that’s more than every other industry combined. These safety violation examples include: 1.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

OSHA’s Construction Home Page If you’re going to start anywhere, there’s no better place than the source. OSHA is responsible for creating and enforcing safety regulations in the U.S., but they also provide a lot of other information to help train your employees.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2018

Every year OSHA publishes a list of its 10 most-cited standards , as well as a list of the most-cited standards for the construction industry specifically. In 2017, OSHA most frequently cited companies for violating the following 10 standards: Fall Protection — General Requirements (1926.501). Stay Compliant with Safety Regulations.

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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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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA defines excavations as any man-made cavity, trench, or depression on the surface that resulted from earth removal. OSHA is making trenching and excavation safety its No. The ‘competent person,’per OSHA standards, is anyone trained to determine hazards.”

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 10, 2012

OSHA answers questions about inspector impersonations. We have all seen the stories, company’s conned out of thousands of dollars by crooks claiming to be affiliated with OSHA. Cons these individuals run include fake inspections, fraudulent training and more. What are the consequences for impersonating an OSHA inspector?

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Scott Smith, corporate director of safety management services for Selective Insurance Group , a holding company for 10 property and casualty insurers, sees it more simply. There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction,” he says. There’s a gap in the management of risk and safety in construction.”.

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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. This will likely be at a premium and again cause additional costs and scheduling issues.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), almost 3 out of 100 full-time workers were injured on the job in 2019. It’s no surprise that the 10 most frequent OSHA violations mirror the Focus Four risks : Fall protection, ladders, and scaffolding accounted for 60% of the top violations in 2021. .

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Chianelli Estimating

APRIL 14, 2020

This pertains to both field tradesmen, supervision as well and office personnel and management. Will new OSHA regulations need to be adopted? Building Inspections and Special Inspections will feel the crunch as the need for site inspections and lab testing will be overloaded. No one is safe.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Compliance/Regulations. Equipment Management. He said they had just received a penalty from an OSHA inspection. This story is just one example of the many discussions I have with owners and upper management regarding safety. STRATEGY |.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2021

Construction Management Certification Institute (CMCI). Project Management Institute (PMI). Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Construction Management Certification Institute (CMCI). They also track and manage a project’s cost, efficiency, and timeline. Bachelor’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has levied 47 health and safety violations against the Dover Chemical Co. “While I’m grateful that nobody was injured from the incident, I’m alarmed by the egregious nature of the violations we uncovered during our inspection.”

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 22, 2021

If you follow the OSHA Guidelines you will learn that a hard hat must be worn in any area where a worker is at risk of exposure to electrical conductors to the head. An ordinary hard hat will not be sufficient and the hard hat must be OSHA approved. . Hard Hats Need To Meet American Safety Regulations. Materials used.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 13, 2019

Normally, safety will be commenced in the planning and management of a project. Formwork designers, project planners, and managers should abide by the requirements of relevant standards like OSHA regulation with the purpose of providing good safety planning.

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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: Number of Inspections: 623. Number of Inspections: 1,488. 9: TRAINING.

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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. Make sure you know the regulations that apply to your work environment and how to comply with them. Fulfills OSHA requirements.

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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.” We’ll also explore best practices to comply with OSHA regulations and foster a culture of electrical safety on all of your job sites and work projects.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Compliance/Regulations. Equipment Management. Construction Equipment Management: Finding the Sweet Spot » Construction Safety – The Wrong Way for a Lifetime. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

Let’s review the key elements of a proper safety and health program: Management commitment: Managers are committed to making the program work. Periodic evaluation of the program: Managers must review the program regularly. Fulfills OSHA requirements. You'll know and understand the OSHA regulations that apply to your job.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Facility management/engineering planning. Facility management/engineering should conduct a review of work that could be done to under the support of the JOC program and develop an estimated annual volume. All significant conditions, such as requirements for compatibility with existing laws, regulations, contracts. Monitoring.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. OSHA 1910.66, CALOSHA, AISC, AWS and local code requirements. Visually inspect for corrosion.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2014

Inspection reports. Investigators should be aware that it may take a great deal of time to determine any weaknesses in management systems or other root causes that contributed to the conditions and practices associated with the accident. Accidents & Fatalities Canada Construction General Industry OSHA' Maintenance reports.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

Communication Systems: All your employees should be encouraged to inform the management about workplace hazards without fear of reprisal. Hazard Identification and Control: Your company should perform periodic inspections and have procedures of identifying existing or potential hazards in the workplace and eliminating or controlling them.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

Communication Systems: All your employees should be encouraged to inform the management about workplace hazards without fear of reprisal. Hazard Identification and Control: Your company should perform periodic inspections and have procedures of identifying existing or potential hazards in the workplace and eliminating or controlling them.

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

SE, Safety Manager, OGSD, Director and now Senior Director of Health and Safety. I waited until I was an OGSD to give that much attention and I likely missed the opportunity to learn more from some great project managers and engineers in the field. 4-year BA in Business Management. SE, SEII, Sr. Saving lives!

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

OSHA Top Ten List of Cited Violations for 2018. 10 Most Cited Violations according to Federal OSHA. As of September 30th 2018 , the top two most frequently cited standards following OSHA worksite inspections are violations. standard to give our readers important insights into compliance with both regulations.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

OSHA Top Ten List of Cited Violations for 2018. Every year, The Occupational Safety and Health Authority publishes its list of the To 10 most cited violations according to Federal OSHA. The plan should also identify key individuals responsible for managing the program. Hazard Communication: What is it?

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The third most cited OSHA violation in 2013 was the construction regulation on scaffolding (1926.451). Falls is the leading cause of death on construction sites, leading what OSHA calls Construction’s “Fatal Four” with one of every three construction worker deaths. Manage employees who erect, dismantle, moor, or alter scaffolds.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The third most cited OSHA violation in 2013 was the construction regulation on scaffolding (1926.451). Falls is the leading cause of death on construction sites, leading what OSHA calls Construction’s “Fatal Four” with one of every three construction worker deaths. Manage employees who erect, dismantle, moor, or alter scaffolds.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2018

To the extent possible, management needs to provide all mechanical and physical protection necessary for personal safety and health. Communication System: All workers should be encouraged to inform management about workplace hazards, without fear of reprisal. Consult and comply with OSHA standards.

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Work Gearz

JULY 11, 2022

Do Lucchese Boots meet OSHA Regulations? The greatest level of ASTM clearance for impact and compression is held by Lucchese boots, which are compliant with OSHA rules and requirements for U.S. Roper boots are more than capable of withstanding wear and tear, but Tecovas manages to improve on a design. FAQs: Lucchese.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). The Owner provides an overall JOC manager, generally a procurement/purchasing authority, and a Project Manager / Coordinator assigned to each project during all phases of a project, including construction. Execution Procedures.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation. To receive abatement for any or all of these taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation.

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