Construction Today

JUNE 12, 2023

Every year, thousands of accidents occur on construction sites, resulting in injuries and fatalities. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that their workers are safe, and to help them do so, there are several ways in which this can be achieved.

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FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

Why wait for an OSHA inspection to occur before taking action? The post A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention… appeared first on FDRsafety. What’s often missed and not understood is the in-between, where tasks are not minor servicing but LOTO is not feasible. FDR can help with practical real-world solutions.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

1, OSHA has developed enforcement procedures that could significantly impact employers. An on-site inspection will be automatic. Category 2 incidents may result in an on-site inspection at the discretion of the Area Director. Employers with a prior inspection history. Employers in a cooperative program such as VPP.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Each year OSHA conducts around 50,000 workplace inspections. These investigations are typically triggered by an accident at the workplace, an employee complaint or an OSHA initiated industry specific safety blitz. This material will help define the focus on an inspection, so the representative can appropriately guide the inspector.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

While careful attention to fall protection is needed in a wide variety of workplaces, evidence for its importance clearly can be seen in fatality statistics in the construction industry – falls were the leading cause of fatal construction accidents in 2013, with 294 of the 796 total deaths. Accident Prevention OSHA'

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

According to data from the EHS Daily Advisor , 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents occur daily in the United States during the winter months. Most of these incidents could have been avoided if employers had more safety precautions put in place during the winter months. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

During an inspection, the inspector will ask for the written safety policy and all documentation of training, inspections and discipline. This documentation becomes important after the inspection, when a company can challenge or attempt to mitigate any possible penalties. Do you inspect the worksite and enforce the policy?

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

. General industry employers are under a short timeline to revise their fall protection practices now that OSHA has issued its long-awaited updated final rule on the subject. One big change is in fall protection systems, where employers may now choose from a range of options, including safety nets and personal fall protection systems.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

According to an OSHA press release, “In addition to providing long-term clarity regarding crane operator certification requirements, the proposal reinstates the employer duty to ensure that a crane operator is qualified to safely operate equipment.”. Construction software can help contractors manage OSHA compliance.

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Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Additionally, employers, owners, and managers need to ensure a safe means to enter and exit trenches on jobsites and must keep materials away from trench edges. . Fran Smith safety director for Cavan Construction , in the greater Philadelphia area, advises workers to never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

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. Nevertheless, OSHA will closely scrutinize employer policies that require “immediate” reporting of workplace injuries or illnesses. By Andrew Kaake.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 5, 2018

OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Inspections are conducted without advance notice. There are circumstances when OSHA may give less than 24 hours’ notice to the employer. Walkthrough.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

The local evidence may be based on OIS incident data, employer-reported amputations, and workers’ compensation data. FDRsafety has unique expertise to guide employers in tackling setup questions using risk assessment, documenting infeasibility of LOTO and developing an effective Alternative Method to LOTO.

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 23, 2014

Inspections began after a worker was electrocuted during a crane operation on July 10, 2013. The worker died in the accident. The employer faces $42,300 in proposed fines for the violations.' OSHA has cited McConnell Dowell Constructors in Pago Pago, American Samoa with nine serious safety violations.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 15, 2013

” The coal mining industry has not had three consecutive days of fatal accidents in more than 10 years, Main said. The victim was standing in the face conveyor, facing the tailgate side of the section, when the accident occurred. The victim was in the golf cart when the accident occurred. The last time was Dec.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 21, 2015

Yet, many of these accidents are easily avoidable by following the common sense requirements laid out by OSHA, and employers in virtually any type of business can benefit by sharing these requirements with workers. Inspect the ladder prior to using it. So requirements for walking/working surfaces do not apply.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Before commencing any work, inspect construction equipment, tools, and machinery on the site to verify whether or not they’re safe to use. Failure to give employees required training is one of the factors resulting in an increased number of injuries or accidents on construction sites. Keep The Entire Site Organized.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Falls, alone, account for up to 70% of construction-related injuries and deaths, according to Dr. Dong Zhao of Michigan State University, who has been analyzing BLS data to determine why construction accidents keep happening and to discover or refine preventive measures. Falls are the most common jobsite accidents. Foulke Jr.,

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Safety Services Company

MARCH 5, 2014

Instructors are also instructed to assess during inspections and investigations whether employees are temporary and have received required training. OSHA broadly defines a temporary worker as one who is supplied to a host employer and paid by a staffing agency, whether or not their job is temporary.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 26, 2014

In order to ensure that hard hats are safe employers and employee alike should use the following practices. Inspect hats regularly. Inspect the inside suspension for fraying, cuts, tears, and dirt. This will be different from the manufacture date, and may be important information in case of an injury or accident.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

It’s up to the employer to ensure their operators have successfully completed a training program under an instructor who has the knowledge, training, and experience to teach and evaluate the operator. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment or machinery.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Accident and incident investigation plan. Successful workplace safety programs must provide frequent and regular inspections of the materials, operating procedures, PPE, job-site conditions, emergency procedures, safe work practices, hazard communication program (including SDS sheets), and equipment. A lockout/tagout program.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Maybe pointing out OSHA regulations that all employers have to deal with is pedantic for an organization such as NASA, I’m sure they have their own sophisticated safety procedures that this report is a part of. Accidents & Fatalities PPE Safety Tips NASA OSHA Personal Protective Equipment'

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Fieldwire

JULY 20, 2022

Regular maintenance and inspections help boost the safety surrounding a building site by averting several potentially harmful situations. Many things may become apparent when construction equipment is consistently inspected and maintained. Faulty equipment leads to major accidents - don’t take the risk.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

While an effective safety program will require employers and workers to inspect tools before use, a biannual thorough inspection of hand tools is recommended. It’s also a good idea to keep a tool maintenance log; this can be of critical importance in case of an accident.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 14, 2014

OSHA recognizes that accidents involving falls can be complicated events and frequently involve a variety of factors. OSHA regulation 1926.503 requires that “employers shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. Inspect where you are placing the ladder; is it level, is it a solid surface?

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Breaking this down, it means that workplace accidents caused by the lack of workplace safety programs, costs companies hundreds of millions of dollars every day. At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 billion a year.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

For example, an employer who willfully violates policy or shows disregard for employee safety will be fined, at the minimum, $9,639 instead of the previous $9,472, or $134,937 instead of $132,598, which was the previous amount imposed for a maximum penalty. Incidents other than serious violations. Failures to correct cited violations.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Construction sites are inherently dangerous, with heavy machinery, high elevations, and hazardous materials all contributing to the potential for accidents. Employers are legally required to ensure a safe working environment, and failure to do so can result in significant liability. Documentation is also key.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Accidents involving hazardous energy are always a possibility. Employers are required by OSHA to install Lockout or Tagout devices on machines that can cause injury to their employees. Injuries and accidents are less likely to occur when they have the proper safety information. Inspect and Update Procedures on a Regular Basis.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Accidents involving hazardous energy are always a possibility. Employers are required by OSHA to install Lockout or Tagout devices on machines that can cause injury to their employees. . Injuries and accidents are less likely to occur when they have the proper safety information. Inspect and Update Procedures on a Regular Basis.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Court decisions have made it increasingly clear that employers share responsibility for the actions of contractors when it comes to safety on a worksite, but making sure that contractors follow through can be challenging. Does the contractor have a plan to do inspections? See you at the National Safety Council Congress. By Jake Snyder.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 10, 2018

Hazard Identification and Control: Your company should perform periodic inspections and have procedures of identifying existing or potential hazards in the workplace and eliminating or controlling them. Reports of the incident will be in writing and identify the causes of the accident or near miss occurrence.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2014

Over the past several years, OSHA has increased citations to employers for failure to guard or adequately guard machinery and equipment, which suggests that the agency has forgotten or pays no attention to its previous guidance. SEIU uses new opening to go along on OSHA inspections. Best of the blog.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that nearly all employers maintain properly-recorded accounts of work-related injuries and illnesses. Some employers are exempt from this regulation, such as those with ten employees or less. Click Here to Download OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Accident Analysis and Reduction. Transport engineers evaluate to identify the causes of the accidents and reduce the accidents by taking appropriate measures. The Transportation engineers inspect the complete transportation projects to ensure the safety and compliance of the standards and regulations.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that nearly all employers maintain properly-recorded accounts of work-related injuries and illnesses. Some employers are exempt from this regulation, such as those with ten employees or less. This is the first form you fill out during the recording process.

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