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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

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. Transporting, loading or unloading materials with powered vehicles and another worker(s) is in the proximity of the load.

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

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. Those who rely on public transportation may be exposed to another potential source of infection. Operations.

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Construction Law: October 2023

Construction Law

News Our news round up highlights the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry report that lays bare procurement and procurement inadequacies; the Court of Appeal allows a challenge to Sizewell C to proceed; and Transport Scotland caves into industry pressure and will use NEC4 on the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9.

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PRIORITIZING SAFETY AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

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However, it’s important that when planning a holiday party, the excitement over its positive nature doesn’t get in the way of addressing the many safety and legal risks involved. Be sure that employees have adequate transportation home. This is especially true when alcohol is a factor. Provide numbers for taxi cab services.

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Construction Law: December 2023

Construction Law

Legal terms explained In our latest legal terms explained article Sienna Kim of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP looks at the often thorny issue of retentions. Building Safety Act Safe as (qualifying tenants’) houses? Few signs of hope are given that things might change for the better soon.

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Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

ENR Construction

Transportation. Safety & Health. Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default. Safety and health. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types.

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