Safety Services Company

JUNE 30, 2021

_. Tales from an Electric Safety Director. When you work as a safety professional, one of the more frustrating attitudes you run into is that people confuse compliance with safety. Compliance is not synonymous with safety. Compliance vs. safety. What to know about OSHA. Work with OSHA.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. If something goes wrong and a worker is injured, OSHA or a plaintiff may use the company’s strict language against them.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. In the OSHA cases, the Agency might suggest that gravity is a hazardous energy to be controlled. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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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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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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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2012

OSHA’s recent warning about safety incentive programs is just one part of a larger effort by the agency to strengthen whistleblower rights. An increase in the number of OSHA retaliation complaints. An increase in the number of OSHA retaliation complaints. . • An increase in the number of OSHA retaliation complaints.

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

2020 was a challenging year in many respects, but none greater than from a safety standpoint. While the pandemic was a large part of the construction safety conversation last year, there were several other developments to take note of for your projects in the future. Below are the 7 biggest construction safety stories of 2020: 1.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. In the OSHA cases, the Agency might suggest that gravity is a hazardous energy to be controlled. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

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? Are There Specific Legal Safety Requirements for Construction Boots?

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Construction Junkie

MAY 11, 2020

Having an OSHA investigation on your jobsite that results in fines is bad enough, but don’t be tempted to compound the issue by misleading OSHA investigators. That can leave you in a legal bind personally. This isn’t the first time that an individual has plead guilty to making false statements during an OSHA investigation.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Top 10 Safety and Compliance Solution Providers - 2019. Safety Services Company, a leading provider of safety and compliance training products and services, is proud to be named as one of the Top 10 Safety and Compliance Solution Providers 2019 by Construction Tech Review magazine, in Safety and Compliance 2019.

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Pro Builder

JULY 27, 2020

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. How the Coronavirus May Affect OSHA Compliance on Building Sites. Don’t Forget OSHA Inspections. Travers asks.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

FDRsafety continues to encounter situations where worker training is incomplete or lacking, especially in safety. I recently attended the 2 nd Annual Process Safety Summit in Washington DC on Oct 15-16, 2019. I do not like standard safety signs and warnings because they typically mean little to the worker.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2020

These guidelines should also meet the state executive orders associated with health and safety in the workplace. In Minnesota, the state’s Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), in collaboration with the state’s Department of Health, have legal authority for determining COVID-19 preparedness plan compliance.

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Work Gearz

JULY 17, 2020

If you are working in a warehouse, construction site, traffic points, or at any place where visibility is the shield of your safety the safety vests are a must for you. . Moreover, safety vests are required by law (OSHA, ANSI, CSA standards) to be mandatory in every workplace to ensure the safety of every workplace. .

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 16, 2018

How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover employee safety. On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Everyone needs to be involved in company safety.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Workplace Safety. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover workplace safety. 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. Thinking About Workplace Safety.

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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). Manage the accident documents. Act diligently when an accident occurs.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 14, 2018

Corporate Wellness & Safety Tips. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of corporate wellness and safety. ” (Source: National Safety Council). Knowing the location of first aid, firefighting equipment, and safety devices.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 10, 2012

OSHA answers questions about inspector impersonations. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. How can you verify credentials of an OSHA inspector?

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 4, 2014

A constant concern for supervisors and managers is determining whether their safety training for non-English speaking employees is adequate. In April 2010, OSHA released a memorandum requiring all employers to offer OSHA training in a language that all employees understand. Give them all of the training.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 18, 2013

The United States’ Occupational Safety and Health and Administration and British Columbia are in the midst of a silica safety push. Of the 116 samples collected: 47% showed silica exposures greater than the calculated OSHA PEL. The legal exposure limits on silica dust were set decades ago. Canada Oil and Gas OSHA'

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Real Estate Agents and Managers.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

OSHA reminds employers to post injury and illness summaries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Real Estate Agents and Managers.

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Injury OSHA Employment Regulation 48

Safety Services Company

APRIL 4, 2014

A constant concern for supervisors and managers is determining whether their safety training for non-English speaking employees is adequate. In April 2010, OSHA released a memorandum requiring all employers to offer OSHA training in a language that all employees understand. Give them all of the training.

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Safety OSHA Accidents Employment 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 9, 2018

Though the mineral is no longer mined in the United States, asbestos products are still imported legally and by the tons. Ensure project managers are aware of asbestos levels in the air before starting a project. Even today, it can still be found in packing gaskets and roofing panels.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. I’m pleased to announce that this week’s blog is written by David DeVita, President of Carolina Safety Consultants. He said they had just received a penalty from an OSHA inspection. STRATEGY |.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.). Compliance with environmental laws (overhead {indirect} costs associated with performing work in compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations, including obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, reporting requirements, etc.).

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Contract Overhead Insurance Profitability 100

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). Manage the accident documents. Act diligently when an accident occurs.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 29, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. « Better Project Management through Better Communication. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. David is a construction safety expert for Carolina Safety Consultants with over 20 years of experience. Production and quality are generally put first with safety generally being an after thought.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 2, 2014

OSHA recently reported that more than 4,000 workers died from workplace accidents last year, and nearly three million others were injured, or became ill, due to work-related actions. This reinforces why accident investigation needs to be an integral part of any company’s health and safety program. Management. Team training.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. This week, I’m pleased to welcome David DeVita, a safety expert with 20 years of experience, from Carolina Safety Consultants. Better Project Management through Better Communication. Management.

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Construction Software Software Injury 120

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). Manage the accident documents. Act diligently when an accident occurs.

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Accidents San Francisco Site OSHA 48

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Construction Equipment Management: Finding the Sweet Spot » Construction Safety – The Wrong Way for a Lifetime. STRATEGY |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.

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Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2016

Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.). Compliance with environmental laws (overhead {indirect} costs associated with performing work in compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations, including obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, reporting requirements, etc.).

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Contract Overhead Permits Insurance 40

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 17, 2022

While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. In short, a risk management plan requires that you do it, you put it in writing, you train your leaders about it, and your practice it.

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