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June 2016 newsletter

FDR Safety

This Act requires that every employer provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to their employees. The post June 2016 newsletter appeared first on FDRsafety. Check out videos of the project here.

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OSHA proposes delaying recordkeeping rule, and may change it

FDR Safety

The recordkeeping rule , put in place in May 2016 with an effective date of July 1 of this year, requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness forms to OSHA, which the agency said it would then publish on a searchable website open to the public. The requirements raised significant concerns among many employers.

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

FDR Safety

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. 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. By Andrew Kaake.

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Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule

FDR Safety

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. The post Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule appeared first on FDRsafety.

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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. The new regulation, which takes effect Jan.

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OSHA’s PRIORITIES FOR 2016

Safety Services Company

OSHA has a full slate of objectives coming up for 2016 and beyond. The current Powered Industrial Trucks regulation is recognized to be outdated with several new classes of trolleys, trucks, and pull along tugs being used and an update may come in the last quarter of the year. Here is a brief look at safety issues on the horizon.

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OSHA’s PRIORITIES FOR 2016

Safety Services Company

OSHA has a full slate of objectives coming up for 2016 and beyond. The current Powered Industrial Trucks regulation is recognized to be outdated with several new classes of trolleys, trucks, and pull along tugs being used and an update may come in the last quarter of the year. Here is a brief look at safety issues on the horizon.

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