Construction Equipment

APRIL 16, 2020

Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced an interim enforcement response plan for the coronavirus pandemic. The response plan provides instructions and guidance to OSHA Area Offices and compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) for…

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

But as proof that nothing comes free, buried deep in the bill is a provision that will raise the maximum OSHA fines by over 50 percent in 2016. These hikes in OSHA fines are found in Section 701 of the bill, which is titled the “Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.”

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

OSHA’s policy of allowing union representatives to accompany agency compliance officers in walk-around inspections of worksites, even if the union doesn’t represent company employees, is being challenged in a lawsuit filed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The NFIB lawsuit, filed in U.S.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Many of you may be wondering why, all of a sudden, OSHA is spending an inordinate amount of time inspecting the machines and equipment in plant maintenance areas. However, if you recently experienced OSHA’s increased focus in this area, you may wish you had read this sooner. Enforcement OSHA' We are not.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 6, 2016

In a proposed change to the LOTO standard issued this week, OSHA said it would delete the word “unexpected” from the standard in order to clear up confusion about whether a warning system is sufficient to protect workers. The post OSHA proposal for LOTO rule could impact automated controls appeared first on FDRsafety.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Small employers may not realize that they may be exempt from “programmed” OSHA inspections if they employ 10 or fewer employees and operate in a low-hazard industry. Programmed OSHA inspections are those conducted by the agency on a regular basis. In those situations, OSHA is allowed to take any action authorized by the OSH Act.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA standards for construction.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 9, 2014

OSHA last year cleared the way for union representatives to accompany OSHA compliance officers on worksite inspections even if the union doesn’t represent the company’s workers, and now the consequences are being felt. Enforcement OSHA'

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While there is certainly reason for hope with vaccines on the horizon, there is no time to relax the compliance of COVID protocols on the job Unfortunately for workers, there is little hope of OSHA coming to their aid. And it’s not OSHA’s fault. 76 – number of officers. 76 – number of officers. Be empathetic.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. The information is recorded, in detail, on the OSHA 300 forms. OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. Recordable or Not?

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) have partnered to organize and distribute protective equipment and other resources to those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

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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

MARCH 16, 2021

On March 12 OSHA released an updated COVID-19 response plan. The following summarizes OSHA’s updated strategy: OSHA will continue to implement the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHO) during inspections. [2].

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FDR Safety

APRIL 28, 2021

In a press release on Tuesday April 27th, the Department of Labor said of the proposed standard’s advancement, “Today, OSHA sent draft standards to the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review,” the department spokeswoman said in an emailed statement.

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FDR Safety

MAY 22, 2015

FDRsafety names Tim Sirofchuck as Chief Operating Officer. Franklin, TN (May 22, 2015) – Tim Sirofchuck , a veteran safety executive in the construction industry, has been promoted to the post of Chief Operating Officer of FDRsafety, the company announced today. Contact: David Green, 615-517-5653, dgreen@dgreencommunications.com.

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FDR Safety

MAY 10, 2013

Non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite, according to a recent interpretation letter issued by OSHA. In my opinion, if OSHA goes forward with this policy, it is likely to result in employer litigation.

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FDR Safety

MAY 27, 2015

In rejecting this “continuing violation” theory, the Court of Appeals stated that OSHA’s argument would have the “absurd consequence” of allowing the agency to extend the statute of limitations indefinitely, which the court found to be “madness” and directly contrary to the plain language of the Act. Delek Refining, Ltd., Background.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 18, 2020

A few weeks ago, The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) held a webinar on trenching and excavation hazards, the reduction of which is has been OSHA’s priority goal since 2018. In OSHA’s 2019 fiscal year, standard 1926.651-.652 Ketcham also broke down the specific standards that were cited for each of those violations.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 24, 2018

OSHA CERTIFICATION 10 VS. 30 HOUR. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of OSHA certification. This week, we’re going cover the basics of 10- and 30-hour OSHA certification. But don’t forget, OSHA certification is an investment. For starters, the 3-hour course is costlier.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. OSHA has proposed a new crane operator certification rule.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) have partnered to organize and distribute protective equipment and other resources to those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

OSHA penalties will increase for the first time since 1990, and are set to increase annually beginning August 1, 2016. The initial increase that OSHA must enact by August 1, 2016 cannot exceed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate from 1990 to 2015 or 150 percent of current penalties.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 21, 2016

OSHA is proposing 18 changes to its recordkeeping, general industry, maritime and construction standards. The proposed revisions would save employers an estimated $3.2 The proposed revisions would save employers an estimated $3.2 The 18, in no particular order, follow. Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)

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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. To help protect your company we asked OSHA to answer some questions about these crimes. What are the consequences for impersonating an OSHA inspector?

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

OSHA fined M&A Excavating of Pennsylvania $57,400 for exposing workers to trenching hazards. An OSHA compliance officer observed M&A employees working in an unprotected trench that was 5 feet 8 inches deep, prompting the investigation. OSHA issued the willful citation for lack of cave-in protection.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 1, 2017

OSHA announced on April 6 that it will be delaying the enforcement of its crystalline silica standard by three months. The post OSHA DELAYS SILICA STANDARD ENFORCEMENT appeared first on Safety Services Company. Enforcement was originally intended to go into effect on June 23, 2017, but will now be enforced on September 23, 2017.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Prior to joining FDR Safety, Steve Hawkins began his career with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development in 1986 as an Occupational Safety Specialist in TN OSHA. To register for this event, please visit the TN Chamber Website.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs. Ensuring you have the accurate NAICS code listed on your OSHA logs is key to ensuring your TRIR is accurately reported for your industry. Question: What Happens if My OSHA Logs Get Rejected? Answer: Keep in mind that injuries and incidents will affect your safety status.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 1, 2017

OSHA announced on April 6 that it will be delaying the enforcement of its crystalline silica standard by three months. Its final rule, Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica in Construction, was published on March 25, 2016 and went into effect on June 23, 206. The delay has been met with mixed reviews.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 2, 2015

Planning for an OSHA inspection is good business. When you apply to have OSHA’s safety and health professionals evaluate the worksite, anything they find that needs to be fixed won’t result in a compliance citation as long as it is put right. Ask why the OSHA inspector is at your worksite because they need a legitimate reason.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 6, 2016

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is raising its penalties to match the rate of inflation marking the first increase in penalties since 1990. OSHA invites public comment for a 45-day period after which clarifying statements will be followed by a final rule.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 6, 2016

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is raising its penalties to match the rate of inflation marking the first increase in penalties since 1990. OSHA invites public comment for a 45-day period after which clarifying statements will be followed by a final rule.

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 11, 2013

OSHA to Help Enforce Health Care Act. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has published an interim final rule extending protections to employees who blow the whistle on their employers for not abiding by the rules set forth in the Affordable Care Act(ACA). employer__penalty_flowchart_1.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Although initially conceived as a voluntary program, seven states have crafted legislation to make OSHA 10 and/or 30-hour training mandatory for employees. The 10 or 30-hour training programs are in-depth certification plans, created by OSHA and administered by government authorized trainers. Missouri- Sec/n 292.675. New Hampshire.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 7, 2014

A compliance officer for the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health cited G4S, the company that employed the guard, for failing to require the use of necessary personal protective equipment, namely body armor. The company appealed and the matter was heard by a hearing officer for the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Check out these resources we mention during the podcast: Safety 24/7: Building an Incident-Free Culture OSHA. Thankfully, OSHA has defined it very well. One of the things you hear the most as a safety professional, from any number of office managers, is that “safety is our number one priority.”. What is a “Recordable Incident?”.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 21, 2014

The OSHA Recordkeeping regulation requires employers keep a record of serious injuries and illnesses using the OSHA 300 Log. In February 2014, OSHA answered several questions from a business asking for more details about the requirement to keep a separate OSHA 300 Log for multiple business establishments, 1904.30.

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