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Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding last year's collapse of the FIU pedestrian bridge in Miami places considerable blame on the bridge's designer, FIGG Bridge Engineers, for the collapse of the bridge. A new report from the U.S. MORE
OSHA is experimenting with adding another weapon to its “shaming penalty” arsenal with a pilot program in its Midwest region called the Whistleblower-Severe Violator Enforcement Program. The OSHA whistleblower pilot program is similar to the existing Severe Violator Enforcement Program, which focuses on employers OSHA believes are indifferent to worker safety and health, or who willfully ignore it. Enforcement OSHA MORE
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA then appealed to the Eleventh Circuit. MORE
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. MORE
What a difference a few months can make, as can be seen with changes at OSHA. A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. The story OSHA wanted to tell about itself was enforcement, enforcement, enforcement. Eight years ago, the new leaders of OSHA announced there was a “new sheriff in town.” By Jim Stanley. MORE
EHS Today : “A recent court decision extending the time limitation for OSHA to assess repeat violations has upped the ante for employers who until now chose not to contest more routine violations because of the cost of defending them. Enforcement OSHA Safety and sustainability MORE
The primary concerns around OSHA's nascent use of drones involve privacy and who has the last word on authorizing their use MORE
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). MORE
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. MORE
Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Trainor Construction Co. OSHA’s inspection found that the 7 to 7-and-one-half-foot deep trench The U.S MORE
OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation. The post Are You Ready For An OSHA Audit? MORE
New OSHA recordkeeping rules that went into effect this year are creating confusion among employers about the definition of an amputation and how to quickly determine if an incident that occurred after work hours is actually work-related, according to an article in Business Insurance magazine. 1, require that the hospitalization of a single employee – rather than three employees as previously required — be reported to OSHA within 24 hours of management learning that it occurred. MORE
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. There are circumstances when OSHA may give less than 24 hours’ notice to the employer. Construction & OSHA Safety . MORE
On May 20, 2019, OSHA published an RFI asking for input on the Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) as shown below. The control of hazardous energy is regulated under OSHA’s control of hazardous energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard. OSHA Uncategorized MORE
But before starting its new enforcement efforts, OSHA will conduct a 30-day educational outreach phase MORE
Government Accountability Office took OSHA to task for failing to adequately supervise states that have chosen to retain responsibility for their own occupational safety and health regulation. OSHA pledged to do better and has increased its oversight. Enforcement OSHA MORE
In our previous blog on drones we addressed whether you should or shouldn’t allow OSHA to operate drones on your worksite. Some complain that OSHA’s interpretation of the Plain View Doctrine contains too many gray areas. MORE
OSHA was formed in 1970 by the United States Congress with the goal of creating safer environments for workers. OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Why Does the Construction Industry Need OSHA? MORE
Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Trainor Construction Co. OSHA’s inspection found that the 7 to 7-and-one-half-foot deep trench The U.S MORE
This is largely due to OSHA’s 2018 implementation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems to improve safety inspections. The memorandum essentially states that OSHA has added Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly known as drones, to their toolkit for conducting safety inspections. MORE
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has compiled its list of most frequently violated standards. The U.S. Tire Review recorded some of the top violations of 2018, including: Fall protection (29 CFR 1926.501): Bosses should ensure that workers are following safety protocols when MORE
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. Who Is Covered (Or Not) By OSHA. MORE
The most recent federal budget includes a directive from President Obama to OSHA instructing the agency to revised its fine schedule - not updated since 1990 - and to tie increases in fines to the Consumer Price Index. OSHA to Increase Fines Welcome to the Golden Rule Alliance James L. MORE
OSHA record keeping was introduced in the 1970’s with the goal of creating safer workplaces. While a good and helpful idea, OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates may be too much of a focus for many companies, while off the job injuries often go unaddressed. OSHA Recordkeeping MORE
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA then appealed to the Eleventh Circuit. MORE
Once again, most of OSHA's biggest citations against contractors center around falls and trench safety, with $304,000 being the largest fine levied MORE
Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. This new rule is yet another effort by the agency to attempt to publicly shame employers, force them to change drug testing and safety incentive policies, and increase the classifications and penalties associated with OSHA citations. Enforcement OSHA Recordkeeping MORE
OSHA is seeking to significantly expand its powers over recordkeeping by effectively adding five years to the time it can issue citations. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia affirmed that OSHA has six months under its statute of limitations to issue a citation for alleged recordkeeping violations. But in its Spring 2014 Regulatory Agenda, OSHA said it would be offering up a rule that would effectively extend that period to five and a half years. MORE
A new OSHA report said cracks in the bridge were large enough to warrant the closing of the street below, where five motorists were crushed in the March 2018 accident MORE
On January 23rd OSHA released its annual Federal Register report containing the changes within the organization. OSHA Penalties Increased Due To Inflation. For violations of the OSHA posting requirement, penalties are now $13,260. MORE
OSHA announced its preliminary Top 10 list of most cited violations for 2018 at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress and Expo in late October in Houston. The announcement was made by Patrick Kapust, OSHA's deputy director, directorate of enforc MORE
OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. As a brief recap, the revised recordkeeping rule requires employers with 250 or more employees to submit their OSHA 300A Annual Summaries for each separate establishment by December 15. OSHA intends to upload all of this data to a publicly searchable website. OSHA Recordkeeping MORE
On Friday, October 11th, many in the safety world received a memorandum from OSHA regarding Workplace Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing. When discussing post-incident drug testing, the memorandum is clear on OSHA’s stance on drug testing. MORE
A federal appeals court has ruled against OSHA in a case stemming from a fatal accident involving a lathe at a manufacturing plant, saying that the agency’s interpretation of its regulations on machine guards “strains a common sense reading.”. OSHA had argued that the agency was entitled to “deference” in its interpretation of its regulations. OSHA had issued 7 violations against the company and proposed a $490,000 fine. Courts Enforcement OSHA MORE
OSHA is launching what it calls a “surge” of planned inspections of manufacturers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas focused on amputation hazards. In a press release, OSHA said that amputations most frequently occur during the operation of machinery without adequate safety guards. OSHA said there were more than 2,600 workplace-related amputations in 2015, with more than half suffered by workers in manufacturing. Enforcement OSHA MORE
OSHA continues to cite employers aggressively, and at the same time is suggesting and frequently mandating certain types of abatement. This may overstep their authority, but many employers enter into a formal or informal OSHA settlement trying to avoid expensive litigation and abate alleged violations following agency’s suggestions or mandates. If OSHA’s suggestions are reasonable and feasible, obviously that’s the right way to go. Enforcement OSHA MORE
OSHA record keeping was introduced in the 1970’s with the goal of creating safer workplaces. While a good and helpful idea, OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates may be too much of a focus for many companies, while off the job injuries often go unaddressed. The cry for leading indicators has been going on for many years but we still benchmark and worry over the OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates. OSHA Recordkeeping MORE
A new OSHA report said cracks in the bridge were large enough to warrant the closing of the street below, where five motorists were crushed in the March 2018 accident MORE
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FDR Safety
MAY 20, 2019
On May 20, 2019, OSHA published an RFI asking for input on the Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) as shown below. The control of hazardous energy is regulated under OSHA’s control of hazardous energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard. OSHA Uncategorized
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA then appealed to the Eleventh Circuit.
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA then appealed to the Eleventh Circuit.
FDR Safety
MARCH 7, 2019
In our previous blog on drones we addressed whether you should or shouldn’t allow OSHA to operate drones on your worksite. Some complain that OSHA’s interpretation of the Plain View Doctrine contains too many gray areas.
FDR Safety
JULY 16, 2018
OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation. The post Are You Ready For An OSHA Audit?
FDR Safety
DECEMBER 5, 2018
OSHA record keeping was introduced in the 1970’s with the goal of creating safer workplaces. While a good and helpful idea, OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates may be too much of a focus for many companies, while off the job injuries often go unaddressed. OSHA Recordkeeping
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FDR Safety
JANUARY 30, 2019
On January 23rd OSHA released its annual Federal Register report containing the changes within the organization. OSHA Penalties Increased Due To Inflation. For violations of the OSHA posting requirement, penalties are now $13,260.
Construction Dive
JUNE 13, 2019
A new OSHA report said cracks in the bridge were large enough to warrant the closing of the street below, where five motorists were crushed in the March 2018 accident
Construction Dive
JUNE 13, 2019
A new OSHA report said cracks in the bridge were large enough to warrant the closing of the street below, where five motorists were crushed in the March 2018 accident
FDR Safety
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Government Accountability Office took OSHA to task for failing to adequately supervise states that have chosen to retain responsibility for their own occupational safety and health regulation. OSHA pledged to do better and has increased its oversight. Enforcement OSHA
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Geniebelt
DECEMBER 17, 2018
OSHA was formed in 1970 by the United States Congress with the goal of creating safer environments for workers. OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Why Does the Construction Industry Need OSHA?
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Once again, most of OSHA's biggest citations against contractors center around falls and trench safety, with $304,000 being the largest fine levied
FDR Safety
APRIL 16, 2018
EHS Today : “A recent court decision extending the time limitation for OSHA to assess repeat violations has upped the ante for employers who until now chose not to contest more routine violations because of the cost of defending them. Enforcement OSHA Safety and sustainability
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 24, 2018
On Friday, October 11th, many in the safety world received a memorandum from OSHA regarding Workplace Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing. When discussing post-incident drug testing, the memorandum is clear on OSHA’s stance on drug testing.
FDR Safety
DECEMBER 5, 2018
OSHA record keeping was introduced in the 1970’s with the goal of creating safer workplaces. While a good and helpful idea, OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates may be too much of a focus for many companies, while off the job injuries often go unaddressed. The cry for leading indicators has been going on for many years but we still benchmark and worry over the OSHA recordable and lost work-day case rates. OSHA Recordkeeping
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2018
But before starting its new enforcement efforts, OSHA will conduct a 30-day educational outreach phase
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.
Surveyor
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.
Collaborative Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
The most recent federal budget includes a directive from President Obama to OSHA instructing the agency to revised its fine schedule - not updated since 1990 - and to tie increases in fines to the Consumer Price Index. OSHA to Increase Fines Welcome to the Golden Rule Alliance James L.
FDR Safety
DECEMBER 1, 2017
OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. As a brief recap, the revised recordkeeping rule requires employers with 250 or more employees to submit their OSHA 300A Annual Summaries for each separate establishment by December 15. OSHA intends to upload all of this data to a publicly searchable website. OSHA Recordkeeping
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. There are circumstances when OSHA may give less than 24 hours’ notice to the employer. Construction & OSHA Safety .
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 20, 2015
New OSHA recordkeeping rules that went into effect this year are creating confusion among employers about the definition of an amputation and how to quickly determine if an incident that occurred after work hours is actually work-related, according to an article in Business Insurance magazine. 1, require that the hospitalization of a single employee – rather than three employees as previously required — be reported to OSHA within 24 hours of management learning that it occurred.
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. Who Is Covered (Or Not) By OSHA.
Construction Equipment
JUNE 20, 2019
Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Trainor Construction Co. OSHA’s inspection found that the 7 to 7-and-one-half-foot deep trench The U.S
Construction Dive
JANUARY 7, 2019
The primary concerns around OSHA's nascent use of drones involve privacy and who has the last word on authorizing their use
Construction Dive
JULY 8, 2019
Not surprisingly, many of the biggest infractions were for fall-related violations, but burn and asbestos hazards were cited as well
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
OSHA is launching what it calls a “surge” of planned inspections of manufacturers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas focused on amputation hazards. In a press release, OSHA said that amputations most frequently occur during the operation of machinery without adequate safety guards. OSHA said there were more than 2,600 workplace-related amputations in 2015, with more than half suffered by workers in manufacturing. Enforcement OSHA
Construction Equipment
JUNE 20, 2019
Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Trainor Construction Co. OSHA’s inspection found that the 7 to 7-and-one-half-foot deep trench The U.S
Construction Dive
APRIL 16, 2019
Leading violations show that once again, inspections focused heavily on fall protection
FDR Safety
APRIL 27, 2017
What a difference a few months can make, as can be seen with changes at OSHA. A review of recent issues of OSHA’s “Quick Takes” newsletter highlighting important agency news paints a different picture of OSHA than newsletters from last fall. The story OSHA wanted to tell about itself was enforcement, enforcement, enforcement. Eight years ago, the new leaders of OSHA announced there was a “new sheriff in town.” By Jim Stanley.
FDR Safety
MAY 19, 2016
Thanks to a new OSHA recordkeeping rule, employers urgently need to take a close look at their employee handbooks, safety policies and procedures, safety incentive programs, and drug testing policies. This new rule is yet another effort by the agency to attempt to publicly shame employers, force them to change drug testing and safety incentive policies, and increase the classifications and penalties associated with OSHA citations. Enforcement OSHA Recordkeeping
Construction Equipment
JUNE 27, 2019
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has compiled its list of most frequently violated standards. The U.S. Tire Review recorded some of the top violations of 2018, including: Fall protection (29 CFR 1926.501): Bosses should ensure that workers are following safety protocols when
FDR Safety
OCTOBER 18, 2015
A federal appeals court has ruled against OSHA in a case stemming from a fatal accident involving a lathe at a manufacturing plant, saying that the agency’s interpretation of its regulations on machine guards “strains a common sense reading.”. OSHA had argued that the agency was entitled to “deference” in its interpretation of its regulations. OSHA had issued 7 violations against the company and proposed a $490,000 fine. Courts Enforcement OSHA
FDR Safety
JANUARY 6, 2016
OSHA continues to cite employers aggressively, and at the same time is suggesting and frequently mandating certain types of abatement. This may overstep their authority, but many employers enter into a formal or informal OSHA settlement trying to avoid expensive litigation and abate alleged violations following agency’s suggestions or mandates. If OSHA’s suggestions are reasonable and feasible, obviously that’s the right way to go. Enforcement OSHA
Surveyor
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).
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
OSHA is seeking to significantly expand its powers over recordkeeping by effectively adding five years to the time it can issue citations. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia affirmed that OSHA has six months under its statute of limitations to issue a citation for alleged recordkeeping violations. But in its Spring 2014 Regulatory Agenda, OSHA said it would be offering up a rule that would effectively extend that period to five and a half years.
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
OSHA announced its preliminary Top 10 list of most cited violations for 2018 at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress and Expo in late October in Houston. The announcement was made by Patrick Kapust, OSHA's deputy director, directorate of enforc
Construction Equipment
JULY 1, 2019
Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding last year's collapse of the FIU pedestrian bridge in Miami places considerable blame on the bridge's designer, FIGG Bridge Engineers, for the collapse of the bridge. A new report from the U.S.
FDR Safety
JUNE 23, 2016
OSHA is experimenting with adding another weapon to its “shaming penalty” arsenal with a pilot program in its Midwest region called the Whistleblower-Severe Violator Enforcement Program. The OSHA whistleblower pilot program is similar to the existing Severe Violator Enforcement Program, which focuses on employers OSHA believes are indifferent to worker safety and health, or who willfully ignore it. Enforcement OSHA
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