FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

1, OSHA has developed enforcement procedures that could significantly impact employers. OSHA will then place the incident into Category 1, 2 or 3. Some employers may choose to over-report incidents, but doing so puts them at risk of an on-site OSHA inspection or an inspection under OSHA’s new RRI.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 12, 2015

When assessing the safety risks of a work task, the devil is in the details, and who knows the details better than the employees who perform the task. That is one of the guiding principles behind Task Based Risk Assessment, or TaBRA for short. Accident Prevention'

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Safety professionals concerned with safety, efficiency and compliance should have the concepts of “acceptable risk” and “feasibility” in the forefront of their thinking. I have had numerous clients in the past couple of years confronted with OSHA citations and unworkable suggestions by the agency. ANSI B11.0

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

Accidents and injuries not only disrupt productivity but also escalate costs and potentially lead to legal repercussions. National Safety Month provides a timely opportunity to delve into effective safety and risk management strategies. That way, you can predict potential risks before incidents occur.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2015

In most workplaces, accidents are a nuisance for worker and a headache for HR. However, at construction sites, accidents are potentially industry-ruining. Here are eight ways construction businesses can reduce workplace accidents and gain public approval. Accidents are more likely to occur when workers are unsure what to expect.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

At the recent ASSE Professional Development Conference, there was considerable focus on risk assessment, voluntary standards and prevention through design. The primary reason to become familiar with ANSI B11 is that it guides risk assessment. Risk assessment is one of the most powerful safety tools we have.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver’s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Manage the accident documents.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 14, 2019

Louis-based Western Waterproofing allegedly put employees at risk by allowing untrained workers to operate the equipment on a Manhattan site.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2019

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month meaning organizations such as OSHA, M.A.A.D, These studies include terrifying statistics on accidents, injuries, deaths, age groups most likely to be hurt, and suggestions on how to drive safer. and EndDD are releasing annual studies on distracted driving.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 1, 2013

Unfortunately, just because a job is green, does not mean it is without risks. The following green jobs exemplify this scenario as they each have some risks for workers: Green Roofs: Roofers who install green roofs face the same risk of falling as any other roofers. There is also a risk of cuts when collecting.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 18, 2013

When I work with clients, I always use Task Based Risk Assessment (TaBRA). Last August I wrote about how the methodology was instrumental in OSHA vacating a lockout citation. Without the detail, you might ignore hazards and risks, but the detail also allows for creating better work instructions.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

On December 10, 2019 OSHA published CPL 03-00-022 , National Emphasis Program on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. This Instruction supersedes OSHA Instruction CPL 03-00-019, National Emphasis Program on Amputations that was published in August of 2015. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 6, 2018

Just ask OSHA. OSHA has made it clear that staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for temporary worker safety. OSHA recommends that both the host employer and the staffing agency “should consider the hazards it is in a position to prevent and correct , and in a position to comply with OSHA standards.”.

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Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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FDR Safety

JULY 20, 2015

Recently I’ve done dozens of Task Based Risk Assessments (TaBRA) for clients, and the experience always reinforces for me the importance of worker input and the relative speed in which an assessment can be performed. The first level of risk assessment comes from the worker. It was clearing jams. Why not get their perspective?

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FDR Safety

APRIL 4, 2018

While undoubtedly an exciting time for business, projects of this size can have a higher risk of safety violations and issues. Decisions like these can have a long lasting negative impact such as higher accident rates and more OSHA violations. Mistake #1: Making Safety A 2nd Tier Priority. The Fix: Quality Safety Professionals.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

A spotlight has been focused on UCLA ever since a horrific lab accident in December 2008 caused the death of a research assistant. There have been several other campus deaths in the past two years caused by accidents that in other cases would have been under the jurisdiction of OSHA.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 17, 2015

The contractor said, "There's been an accident; two of our workers are dead." The practical steps necessary for the investigation were reviewed, as were the steps to notify the victims' families and OSHA. He explained that a motorist had driven into the work zone, striking and killing two employees.

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FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

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. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

You probably saw last month’s report about a major accident at a construction site in downtown Miami, Florida. This is a good reminder of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Act diligently when an accident occurs.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2014

Does OSHA Understand its Own Machine and Equipment Guarding Directive? Journey to Risk Elimination. Does OSHA Understand its Own Machine and Equipment Guarding Directive? It would appear that OSHA believes that all machinery/equipment with moving parts requires guarding regardless of its location or position.

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FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

In too many situations, an employee was injured and OSHA stepped in with significant fines for violations of 29 CFR 1910.147. I’m proud of our record in helping clients litigate citations/violations and/or fulfill obligations under informal or formal OSHA settlement agreements. 2 at OSHA, former VP of Safety and Health at AK Steel.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 30, 2016

6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. 6 tips to help small businesses with OSHA compliance. If you asked the typical small business man or woman if he or she wanted to protect their employees from workplace accidents, the answer would, of course, be yes. FDRsafety helps launch Ark Encounter project.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Per OSHA’s regulation 29 CFR 1904, employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. The information is recorded, in detail, on the OSHA 300 forms. OSHA tracks this information with the goal of preventing accidents in the future. Recordable or Not?

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Companies that want to provide the safest workplaces for their employees shouldn’t be solely following OSHA’s advice for how to create a safety program. OSHA recommends what amounts to a cookie-cutter approach to safety programs – generic enough to fit a wide variety of workplaces (many private sector entities recommend the same approach).

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 9, 2013

OSHA issues plan to target high risk workplaces. OSHA has issued its 2012 Site-Specific Targeting plan to direct enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

" While the explosion in Kansas does not appear to have involved an accident at a construction site, early reports do indicate that the cause may have been a contractor performing underground work that struck a gas line. In any event, there are some lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

As contractors, we need to ensure the health and safety of our workers from all hazards, including what OSHA calls the “fatal four.” We’ll also explore best practices to comply with OSHA regulations and foster a culture of electrical safety on all of your job sites and work projects.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

OSHA has increased its monetary penalties 2% for breaking OSHA regulations and standards. Increases in maximum penalties cover the following: Violations that relate to workplace dangers that can lead to an accident or an illness, which result in serious harm, or a fatality. Each year, OSHA publishes it most-cited violations.

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FDR Safety

MAY 1, 2018

Investing in the right safety professional can help launch a safety culture that will decrease the likelihood of accidents. This leaves both the employee and client at a much greater risk for poor performance and results. Decrease the likelihood of OSHA violations and fines.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver''s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. Examples like this are good reminders of the lessons to learn when investigating or handling an accident on a construction site. These include: Prepare before the accident. Organize post-accident activities.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Before starting a construction project , you should train workers operating in medium and high-risk areas on safety measures and standards. has the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Here are critical steps you can undertake to enhance safety at your construction site. For instance, the U.S.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A Good Safety Record Presents You as a Lower Risk Liability Contractors frequently operate in risky and hazardous environments. When accidents happen, it doesn’t just impact your employees; it costs money, time, and resources for your organization. Naturally, companies are likely to pursue bids from contractors who are at a lower risk.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Accidents happen all over the world and if the accident happens to a minority or or a person not considered important then people, wrongly, do not seem to care. In Myanmar there was a construction accident that killed two and injured 18. Normally, an accident such as that would be swept under the carpet and ignored.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 11, 2015

One of the best things I have seen CAL/OSHA do in the past few years is address the hazards of working in hot environments through an updated Heat Illness Prevention law. There are additional requirements that kick in once the temperature meets or exceeds 95 degrees as the risk for heat related illness becomes greater. The post Calif.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 29, 2014

Top OSHA Violations 2013 Whitepaper. Are you confident that your business will survive an OSHA inspection without falling for the same violations that account for 45% more citations for the top 10 in 2013? Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013 Reveal Increase in Citations. Fall Protection (1926.501). Hazard Communication (1910.1200).

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

In the construction industry, safety is paramount, given the inherent risks that can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Contractors and hiring clients alike prioritize safety leadership , seeking partners who excel in safety and compliance, surpassing basic OSHA standards.

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