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Driver & Vehicle Compliance for Construction Companies

Construction Business Owner

During his employment in the industry, he was responsible for DOT compliance, policy development, driver human resources, driver training and training program development, as well as claims management and accident and injury prevention. SPEAKERS Tom Bray Sr. Industry Business Advisor J. Keller & Associates Tom Bray joined J.

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The Importance of Safety During Disaster Relief

FDR Safety

If properly implemented this will save time and significantly reduce the chance of injury. Although there is insufficient data detailing the exact injury rates of disaster relief workers, we can look at past figures from local reporting agencies and find trends and indicators from injury and illness reporting.

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Altec Recalls Crane Jibs for Injury Risk

Construction Equipment

is recalling 724 2005-2013 model-year Altec Crane Telescopic Jibs manufactured from March 1, 2005 to Aug. Such unrestricted movement increases the risk for operator injury, NHTSA said. Such unrestricted movement increases the risk for operator injury, NHTSA said. Altec Industries Inc.

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Federal Employers Now Required to Report Injuries to Bureau of Labor

Safety Services Company

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule requiring all federal agencies to annually submit injury and illness data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Federal agencies have been required to follow the same recording and reporting requirements as the private sector since January 2005.

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Federal Employers Now Required to Report Injuries to Bureau of Labor

Safety Services Company

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule requiring all federal agencies to annually submit injury and illness data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Federal agencies have been required to follow the same recording and reporting requirements as the private sector since January 2005.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.

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What Color Hard Hat do Electricians Wear?

Work Gearz

There are certain gears which help in reducing workplace injuries. The hat saves you from head trauma due to contact with falling objects, electrical shock or burns and injuries due to striking low overhead objects. To save their head from injury, use of a hard hat becomes essential. 2005 standards.

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