Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Free Whitepaper: OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulations for recording workplace injuries and illnesses can be much more complicated than they seem. Can OSHA Summary Form 300A be posted electronically? Construction Safety. OSHA compliance.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

8 Safety Best Practices. million people work at more than 250,000 construction sites across the country each day, according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Alex Headley. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 14:00.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 27, 2022

4 Ways Planning Helps to Improve Safety on Jobsites. Working in construction inherently poses a higher risk of on-site accidents and other health and safety hazards off-site. Thu, 10/27/2022 - 16:04. On average, two construction workers die of work-related injuries every day in the United States.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 23, 2019

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. What does the memorandum really say? Learn more here.

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Inspections OSHA Safety Site 191

FDR Safety

MARCH 11, 2020

On March 9, 2020 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued guidance for workplaces preparing for the coronavirus. For more advice on safety, please reach out to FDRsafety. The post OSHA Issues Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19/Coronavirus appeared first on FDRsafety.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 27, 2021

One area of change that will affect thousands, if not millions of employers comes in the form of OSHA regulation and enforcement. Employers should pay attention to several workplace safety initiatives that will likely be implemented early on in the Biden administration. How can employers prepare for Biden’s OSHA?

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 18, 2023

OSHA also recommends the use of safety helmets on construction sites, but has not mandated the change.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The difference lies in how each prioritizes safety and compliance. Rigorous oversight, extensive use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and investment in safety and compliance training drive Bob’s profits well above industry averages. Your safety and compliance track record. Using a service (like Safety Services Company!)

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

OSHA Audits can be nerve wracking, tedious, and costly for any business. Rather than being caught off guard by the findings of OSHA during one of their audits, we highly recommend that you implement Mock OSHA Audits into your regular safety program. Identify the weaknesses of your safety program.

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The Constructor

MAY 9, 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is enforcing several changes owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and the rise in technological.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Last week brought together the best minds in safety at the 2021 NSC Congress, and Expo held in Orlando, Florida. Thousands of safety professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center for presentations, discussions, and exhibits, as well as to recognize individuals who have impacted the industry during their careers.

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Safety OSHA Florida Employment 177

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. training records, OSHA 300 logs, written program etc.)

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 19, 2023

OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.

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OSHA Inspections AGC Site 158

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

FDRsafety is excited to partner with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry for the second session of our three part Virtual Safety Training series on February 11th 2021. The post TN Chamber of Commerce Virtual Safety Training: How to Transform Your Safety Culture appeared first on FDRsafety.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

OSHA National Emphasis Program Amputations Prevention Effective 12/10/2019. OSHA Intent: . OSHA Focus: OSHA believes the failure to apply machine guarding techniques and control energy hazards during service and maintenance activities are primary causes of amputations. FDRsafety Can Help: We Conduct Mock OSHA Audits.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

FDR Safety

MARCH 6, 2018

Who Is Responsible For Temporary Worker Safety? Just ask OSHA. OSHA has made it clear that staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for temporary worker safety. Host employers should make sure that their contracts with staffing agencies clearly specify the safety obligations of each party.

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Safety OSHA Employment Alabama 212

Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2022

How to Advance Your Safety Strategy With Tech & See Bottom-Line Benefits to Your Operations. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2019, construction accounted for about one in five worker fatalities in private industry, despite construction representing just 8% of U.S.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 23, 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stated that female construction workers face specific health and safety issues on the jobsite that may require different personal protective equipment (PPE), gear and apparel than men in the industry require. Mon, 08/23/2021 - 07:30.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Exploring OSHA’s Top 10 Violations. How does your construction safety program stack up? Many of the most common Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) violations can easily occur on a construction jobsite. Construction Safety. safety program. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 09/22/2021 - 10:28. Regulations.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 24, 2020

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect workers from exposure to Covid-19. Measures that can help protect employees working in construction include: Encouraging workers to…

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 20, 2023

A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to OSHA fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

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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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ENR Construction

AUGUST 15, 2022

of Labor is reopening a public comment period ot its proposal to revoke permission for Arizona's state safety plan after officials moved to address OSHA's concerns.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2021

The OSHA Outreach Training Program, commonly referred to as OSHA 10 Training and OSHA 30 Training, provides workers with basic training about some of the most common health and safety hazards on the job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Outreach Training Program is voluntary.

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FDR Safety

MAY 4, 2021

This week marks the annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls In Construction. Led by OSHA, the National Stand Down is a week-long event where companies are encouraged to dedicate specific time to discuss Fall Hazards and more importantly, Fall Prevention. OSHA’s National Safety Stand Down Page.

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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. The post OSHA is asking for input on the Control of Hazardous Energy appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 5, 2023

5 Ways Cordless Power Tools Promote Safer Jobsites ccapoccia Tue, 12/05/2023 - 09:19 In 2002, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 27, 2019

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has compiled its list of most frequently violated standards. 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…

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Whether an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection of your workplace is triggered by a workplace injury, a formal complaint or a programmed, wall-to-wall inspection, being prepared for it will help limit exposure and defend against any citations that may be issued.

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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. OSHA pilots expedited whistleblower review process.

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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. Jim Stanley is one of the nation’s most respected occupational safety consultants.

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Inspections OSHA Injury Safety 120

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. Jim Stanley is one of the nation’s most respected occupational safety consultants.

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Inspections OSHA Injury Safety 120

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. OSHA ultimately intends to publish the forms on a searchable website open to the public.

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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. We received such an abundance of feedback, we felt it necessary to dive deeper into the topic of drones and what they can mean for the future of workplace safety. How do drones change “In Plain View”? More drones.

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Inspections OSHA Employment Safety 120

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 5, 2021

Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations arising from 255 inspections for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $3,403,139. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 26, 2020, the U.S.

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