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OSHA extends record-keeping liability to five years

FDR Safety

Employers are now liable for potential problems with their OSHA-required records of work-related injuries and illnesses for five years after the occurrence of any violation, under recently revised regulations, and may need to revise their record-keeping practices. 18, is OSHA’s response to a 2012 U.S.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While Reduced Employer Liability. percent in injury claims. percent in injury claims. Objective Measurements.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Points to Ponder: It is the contractor’s responsibility to create a work area and zone free from hazards that could cause injury or harm to persons or property. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Copyright 2005-2012 Sabo & Zahn, all rights reserved. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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constructionattorneyblog: Liability for green design

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Copyright 2005-2012 Sabo & Zahn, all rights reserved. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Liability for green design.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

The company called us to come in and evaluate some of their work stations where they seemed to be getting the most injuries from repetitive motions. These tools are a little more expensive, however, if proven to help reduce employee discomfort and injuries, they would be an good investment. August 2012. April 2012.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

With every project, no matter how big or small, there is always risk – risk of injury, financial responsibility, or quality assurance. This entry was posted on Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 9:14 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. August 2012. April 2012.

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