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Time is now to review your drug testing policy

FDR Safety

1 start date for enforcing its new record-keeping rule is drawing close, and employers need to pay particular attention to their drug testing policy related to workplace accidents. The new rule makes it clear that employers who have a blanket policy of conducting drug testing in the wake of accidents will be subject to OSHA scrutiny.

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What Will Construction Look Like In The Future?

Construction Marketing

This will help in accessing more data and properly analyzing it to draw conclusions that are tailor-made for practical building and construction. These advancements in technology will significantly minimize construction injuries and lead to more spectacular civil engineering structures. Author Bio: David B.

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Will your safety incentive plan be OK with OSHA?

FDR Safety

As mentioned in a previous post OSHA is warning companies not to structure rewards programs — whether intentionally or not — so that they encourage employees not to report injuries or illnesses. An example might be offering the chance to enter a prize drawing to all employees not injured in the previous year.

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Safety incentive programs ineffective, but OSHA rule is off-base

FDR Safety

Is the promise of a pizza party to celebrate a safety milestone or a chance in a drawing going to cause him to stop to take proper safety precautions? OSHA’s latest memo warned employers that rewards programs unintentionally – or perhaps even intentionally – could encourage employees not to report injuries.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike. Or if accidents on the job site were a thing of the past? Injury and illnesses are 24% higher among construction employees than in any other industry in the US.

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Construction Incident Response

Safety Services Company

All incidents resulting in near misses or injuries need to be investigated. To most of us, the word “accident” is suggestive of a random event, which could not have been fully prevented. However, most all workplace illnesses, injuries, and fatalities are mostly preventable. Accident Investigations.

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Construction Incident Response

Safety Services Company

All incidents resulting in near misses or injuries need to be investigated. To most of us, the word “accident” is suggestive of a random event, which could not have been fully prevented. However, most all workplace illnesses, injuries, and fatalities are mostly preventable. Accident Investigations.