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Amputations in Manufacturing – A New OSHA National Emphasis Program

FDR Safety

The local evidence may be based on OIS incident data, employer-reported amputations, and workers’ compensation data. FDRsafety has unique expertise to guide employers in tackling setup questions using risk assessment, documenting infeasibility of LOTO and developing an effective Alternative Method to LOTO.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA. Reduced Employer Liability. According to the study, workplaces in high hazard industries that had been subject to random OSHA inspections reported a reduction of 9.4 percent in injury claims. Significant Savings.

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OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional

Construction Equipment

. On Friday, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission called the alternative workplace-benefit plans that some employers adopted under the law "a water mirage on the highway that disappears upon closer inspection," and ruled unanimously the law that allows employers to opt-out of state-regulated workers' comp plans.

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November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance

FDR Safety

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. Nevertheless, OSHA will closely scrutinize employer policies that require “immediate” reporting of workplace injuries or illnesses. By Andrew Kaake.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Court decisions have made it increasingly clear that employers share responsibility for the actions of contractors when it comes to safety on a worksite, but making sure that contractors follow through can be challenging. Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience.

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WORKPLACE SAFETY

Safety Services Company

The NSC further reports that most workplace accidents and fatalities are preventable, and occur because employers made conscious decisions not to take the necessary steps to protect their workers. Additional information about these and other programs are available at the OSHA website.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. across 36 separate and independent jobsite safety inspections by SFI conducted between January and March of this year. Request OSHA pre-inspections for every new jobsite.

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