FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. training records, OSHA 300 logs, written program etc.)

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FDR Safety

APRIL 23, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission recently overturned an OSHA citation that partly revolved around the issue of whether an employer should have known of a hazardous condition that resulted in a scaffolding accident.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 21, 2022

Safety First! A shout out to Englewood’s our Field teams for achieving yet another year of ZERO recordable OSHA incidents or accidents. Safety First! A shout out to Englewood’s our Field teams for achieving yet another year of ZERO recordable OSHA incidents or accidents.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2018

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports slips, trips and falls comprise nearly 25 percent of all reported accident claims, including roughly 12,000 accidental deaths every year in the United States. Employers are placed in a difficult position.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2018

On Friday, October 11th, many in the safety world received a memorandum from OSHA regarding Workplace Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing. Create incentive programs based on safe practices and accident reporting, not just low accident rates.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Collaborative Safety Planning and Compliance Safety and regulatory compliance are critical elements of risk mitigation in construction. In a large retail development project, for example, Englewood collaborated with our client to conduct weekly safety drills and implement regular compliance checks.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. OSHA has proposed a new crane operator certification rule.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Safety incentive programs generally don’t work very well, but that doesn’t mean OSHA is on the right track with a memo the agency issued to restrict them. 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?

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 22, 2013

OSHA has published the final rule on the Global Harmonization System that applies to producers, distributors and users of chemicals. In an effort to support this, OSHA on March 26, 2012, published the final rule for its Global Harmonization System regulations. Accident Prevention OSHA'

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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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FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2012

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. Bailey and H.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

A federal judge has denied an industry request to delay enforcement of a new OSHA anti-retaliation rule designed to protect workers against reprisals for reporting injuries or illnesses. The post Judge declines to delay OSHA anti-retaliation rule appeared first on FDRsafety.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Many companies under OSHA’s jurisdiction have to make an annual report to the Bureau of Labor Statistics on illnesses and injuries on their worksites, and these reports, called OSHA 300 logs, are posted for employees to see. Was an accident caused, for example, by an employee who violated safety rules?

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FDR Safety

JULY 16, 2018

OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation. Many, if not most safety courses, are designed for administrative issues of compliance. We can help.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Below, we’ll go beyond the basic electrical safety protocols and offer key workplace safety tips to help you stay proactive.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA then appealed to the Eleventh Circuit. Jim Stanley is one of the nation’s most respected occupational safety consultants.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. OSHA then appealed to the Eleventh Circuit. Jim Stanley is one of the nation’s most respected occupational safety consultants.

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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. Most recently, a chemistry professor pleaded not guilty to three counts of willful violation of an occupational safety and health standard. It focuses on personal safety related to crime.

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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. Safety program failure such as lockout/tagout. If you are not clear on whether the incident is reportable, seek advice from a safety and health professional or counsel.

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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

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Our guest blogger today is Mike White, a senior advisor at FDRsafety and recently retired Global Safety Director for GM. I recently retired as GM’s Global Safety Director and I find myself reflecting upon the ongoing debate in ASSE and other professional forums regarding safety as a value. That won’t come from mandating safety.

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FDR Safety

JULY 9, 2012

The American Society of Safety Engineers is asking OSHA to address a situation in Arizona that could threaten the safety of workers exposed to fall hazards in residential construction. Under federal law, states that have their own OSHA agencies must enforce standards at least as effective as those followed by federal OSHA.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2012

Even at a company with a strong safety program some employees can be overlooked for training, leaving them vulnerable in case of an accident, fire or explosion. As Curtis rightly points out, there are OSHA regulations that require information and training for affected workers in these situations, even if they work in the office.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 18, 2015

A federal appeals court has ruled against OSHA in a case stemming from a fatal accident involving a lathe at a manufacturing plant, saying that the agency’s interpretation of its regulations on machine guards “strains a common sense reading.”. The accident at a Loren Cook Co. The 8th U.S. The post U.S.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2014

OSHA is expressing concern about an alarming increase in the number of deaths resulting from work on cellphone towers and is pointing to fall protection problems as a major contributor. OSHA will consider citing companies for willful violations where the equipment is not provided or not used properly, Michaels said.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Our guest blogger today is Mike White , a new senior advisor for FDRsafety who comes to us after a great career at GM, where he was most recently Global Safety Director. I recently retired from General Motors where I spent the last part of my career as Global Safety Director. Let me explain the title and the premise of this blog.

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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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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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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The difference lies in how each prioritizes safety and compliance. Rigorous oversight, extensive use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and investment in safety and compliance training drive Bob’s profits well above industry averages. Your safety and compliance track record. Using a service (like Safety Services Company!)

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

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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FDR Safety

APRIL 13, 2015

If you want to see what a company can accomplish with a laser focus on safety, you need to look no further than National Steel City , a leading steel construction and erection company. The result is an OSHA recordable incident rate approximately five times lower than the industry average. Accident Prevention'

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 15, 2022

When accidents happen, make sure you meet OSHA’s first aid & medical services requirements. Get a complete overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) first aid regulations and what they mean for your business with this free white paper from J. Free White Paper: Know Your First Aid Obligations.

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FDR Safety

MAY 1, 2018

While there are certain areas of a project that can subsist with lower funding, safety is not one of them. There is an abundance of reasons why it pays to spend more money on safety professionals as opposed to trying to save money in this department. . Decrease the likelihood of OSHA violations and fines.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Given the complexity of OSHA regulations, it’s probably no surprise that there are “phantom regulations” in the minds of some employers – regulations that sound plausible, but don’t actually exist. See this letter of interpretation from OSHA for an explanation. More details on these myths can be found in Curtis’s post.

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