FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

1, OSHA has developed enforcement procedures that could significantly impact employers. OSHA will then place the incident into Category 1, 2 or 3. An on-site inspection will be automatic. Category 2 incidents may result in an on-site inspection at the discretion of the Area Director. Enforcement OSHA Recordkeeping'

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Nurses and doctors are understandably concerned about the risks of dealing with patients potentially infected with Ebola, as are hospital administrators, yet fully complying with CDC guidelines can be extremely expensive in an environment in which many hospitals operate on very thin margins. Enforcement OSHA'

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

OSHA has increased its monetary penalties 2% for breaking OSHA regulations and standards. However, non-compliance to OSHA regulations goes beyond financial penalties. Each year, OSHA publishes it most-cited violations. Most Cited OSHA Violations Overall. How to Avoid OSHA Penalties.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Safety & Compliance. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of OSHA safety and compliance. OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Walkthrough.

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FDR Safety

MAY 27, 2015

the Review Commission held that the employer’s failure to act on recommendations made in a prior employer’s Process Hazard Analyses (some of which dated back more than 14 years before the OSHA inspection) constituted a “continuing violation” that effectively extended the statute of limitations under the Act. Delek Refining, Ltd.,

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FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

In too many situations, an employee was injured and OSHA stepped in with significant fines for violations of 29 CFR 1910.147. I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. 2 at OSHA, former VP of Safety and Health at AK Steel.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 9, 2013

OSHA issues plan to target high risk workplaces. OSHA has issued its 2012 Site-Specific Targeting plan to direct enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Why Some Employers Are Waiting Out OSHA's Vaccine Mandate. But waiting for legal battles carries risk, particularly if an employer has not previously experienced an OSHA inspection, Travis Vance, partner at Fisher Phillips, said during a virtual media event Thursday. Thu, 11/11/2021 - 10:22.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 30, 2012

While appropriate use of lockout/tagout is critical to safe operation, OSHA sometimes has been going too far in ramping up lockout enforcement, as shown in a recent case where a violation was withdrawn. This type of activity actually falls under OSHA’s established exemption for minor servicing. Lockout citation withdrawn.

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Work Gearz

JANUARY 29, 2021

Construction workers often prefer to wear vented hard hats because they are cooler, but often ask if vented hard hats are OSHA approved. OSHA do indeed approve many of the vented hard hats, in particular for outdoor work, but have strict regulations with vents for indoor work, in particular when electrics are involved. Hard hat shell.

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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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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Working with oil, electrical equipment, and even lingering flammable debris can raise the level of risk. Tools and other electrical equipment must be regularly inspected. Proper storage and disposal is a must.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 3, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued its annual inspection plan under the Site-Specific Targeting 2014 * program to direct enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur.

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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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FDR Safety

JULY 19, 2013

OSHA has announced the rollout of a National Emphasis Program for isocyanates, a three-year program that will focus on outreach efforts and inspections in general, construction and maritime industries. If you are in an industrial sector that uses isocyanate compounds this means you may be more likely to undergo an inspection from OSHA.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Farmworkers’ launch lawsuit against Cal/OSHA. Late last week the United Farm Workers of America filed a lawsuit against the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) claiming the safety regulation group failed in its duty to enforce regulations protecting outdoor workers.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. The Rule updates and clarifies standards, and adds training and inspection requirements. there are now numerous additional protection options.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. The Rule updates and clarifies standards, and adds training and inspection requirements. there are now numerous additional protection options.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2014

Because of high profile fatal incidents and a high rate of injury OSHA wants to ensure temporary workers have the same protections and training of traditional workers. Instructors are also instructed to assess during inspections and investigations whether employees are temporary and have received required training.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2014

Does OSHA Understand its Own Machine and Equipment Guarding Directive? Journey to Risk Elimination. Does OSHA Understand its Own Machine and Equipment Guarding Directive? It would appear that OSHA believes that all machinery/equipment with moving parts requires guarding regardless of its location or position.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2014

Top OSHA Violations 2013 Whitepaper. Are you confident that your business will survive an OSHA inspection without falling for the same violations that account for 45% more citations for the top 10 in 2013? Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013 Reveal Increase in Citations. Fall Protection (1926.501).

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This should include identifying chain of command for notice purposes, identifying internal investigation team members, identifying who will be a company spokesperson, and identifying your risk management team (insurance and legal). Act diligently when an accident occurs. Manage the accident documents. Understand privileges.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Federal OSHA regulations are simply the minimum standard. Maryland OSHA (MOSH) is one of the “state plan” states that administer their own “mini-OSHA.” OSHA has specific training regulations for some heavy equipment such as: forklifts and cranes. MOSH decided that risks of tree care (e.g. About half of the U.S.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. . Common jobsite safety risks. 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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Work Gearz

JUNE 4, 2021

Hard hats are a must for every worker whose work area consists of any risk of hazard leading from getting hit on the head. But not every hard hat can save you from the head injuries because the ones that are not approved by OSHA and meets the ANSI standards do not guarantee safety. Requirements of Hard Hats by OSHA.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 1, 2022

Use Predictive Insights to Prevent Safety Risks. Missing information and data can create hazards on a jobsite, and strong documentation practices reduce this risk. Filling out construction reports and completing project checklists, whether for construction safety or quality inspections, can often be a tedious process.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

How the Coronavirus May Affect OSHA Compliance on Building Sites. As builders take the lead to reduce the risk of contagion at work, superintendents and project managers will be the ones on the front lines implementing policy. Don’t Forget OSHA Inspections. 5 Tips for Closing a Jobsite. .

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

By the same token, many potential situations pose risk to the health and safety of your employees and others working on the jobsite. Here’s an overview of eight of the top safety and health hazards in construction — and some preventive measures you can take to avoid these risks. . of all deaths in the construction industry. .

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OSHA investigated 10 preventable deaths and more than 20 preventable injuries caused by a variety of scissor lift occurrences over the course of a year. According to OSHA. Specific criteria for head protection in the workplace are mandated by OSHA regulations. When is it necessary to wear a hard hat according to OSHA? .

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

This should include identifying chain of command for notice purposes, identifying internal investigation team members, identifying who will be a company spokesperson, and identifying your risk management team (insurance and legal). Best Practices accidents on construction sites death on job site OSHA san francisco stadium work'

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 30, 2018

OSHA to Employers: Consider Screening Workers for Heat Stress When Index Hits 85 Degrees. According to Safety+Health magazine, researchers at OSHA and the National Institutes of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently examined cases of outdoor work-related heat illnesses. Need a Quick Inspection of a 58-Story Tower?

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Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For example, in the United States, an astounding one out of every five deaths in the workplace is due to a construction accident , according to statistics published by the country’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For example, robots embedded with AI are being used to conduct inspections on construction sites.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Hard hats and bump caps are both types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that provide head protection, they are required on construction sites and anywhere there is a risk of falling objects. Because of the diversions and risks in the environment, a person can easily slip and fall and bang their skull on solid ground. Maintenance.

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Chianelli Estimating

APRIL 14, 2020

Everyone’s health is at risk. 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. Some projects may be delayed and other may be outright canceled altogether. How will it affect schedules?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT & OSHA COMPLIANCE DEMYSTIFIED. However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. Inspect and Update Procedures on a Regular Basis.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Lockout/Tagout & OSHA Compliance Demystified. However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. OSHA’s hazardous energy standards are straightforward.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Although cranes have made it easier for construction workers to deal with heavy loads, they can still encounter problems that can pose a serious risk to people and property, like incorrect assembly or poorly secured loads. Thus, when choosing a crane, ensure that it has passed and has complied with the OSHA crane safety standards.

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