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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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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 averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. Citations: 5,465 Inspections: 5,327 Penalties: $28.8

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Reopening Washington: What Businesses Need to Know about Workplace Safety and Preventing the Spread of Covid-19

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During the phasing in of business operations, all companies must adopt rules for employee and client safety that follow the guidelines set by the Governor’s office. Compensating for Social Distancing. It just needs to be written and made available in case an inspection is made by a state regulatory agency or public health department.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

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Falls trigger a lot of OSHA safety inspections, and they account for half of the top 10 violations handed out by the Office. Establishing and enforcing these guidelines as part of your daily operations can significantly reduce the number of falls on the job. . Getting caught in or between.

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Examining OSHA’s Pending IIPP Standard

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This standard, however, will make it a requirement as well as set guidelines for what must be included in the program. This will include investigating incidents, inspecting the workplace for hazards, and identifying new hazards created by worksite changes or emergencies. Check all your bases to make sure they’ve been covered.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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The Clean Water Act (CWA) established guidelines for discharge of pollutants into water within the U.S. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Through the permit and inspection process, they help ensure that construction meets local and national requirements. Clean Water Act.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

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project task/line item, a full description in plain English, a unit of measure and a corresponding unit price, including labor, material, and equipment details, and an associated approved contractor coefficient are to be the basis for Contractor compensation. the time of award. located within 50 miles of the ORGANIZATION NAME. The Contractor.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion. Inspect general arrangement of door and mechanism, mountings, standards, wind locks, anchor bolts, counterbalances, weather stripping, door sweeps etc.