Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

How to Choose Cut-Resistant Gloves Choosing the right gloves that protects workers’ hands from sharp objects without inhibiting their performance mhodges Thu, 02/23/2023 - 13:53 Over a third of workplace hand injuries involve cuts and often occur because workers are wearing the wrong hand protection — or worse, no hand protection.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This article is apart of our “Tools For Building a Foundation in Safety” series by Luke Contos. Reduces the potential for serious injuries and fatalities. Lastly, the direct costs of a serious injury (i.e., We highly recommend reading Part 1, which can be found here. Why is this work so critical?

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

THIS ARTICLE IS FOCUSED ON prevention through design (PTD) and why use of the term “zero energy” lockout/tagout (LOTO) for all service and maintenance tasks creates a range of adverse impacts. This article also discusses means and methods for workers to safely perform service and maintenance tasks when energy is required.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This article will show you the things you need to know about snow removal insurance. . Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. In many cases, injuries or property damage may lead to costly expenses.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2012

In June 2012, OSHA found the Norfolk Southern Railway in violation of similar anti-retaliation provisions in the federal Railroad Safety Act when it terminated three employees who reported injuries. Remember that OSHA’s recordkeeping rules require employers to set up a procedure for employees to report work-related injuries and illnesses.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Employers are currently required to preserve injury and illness records for five years. Dreux and Matt Thorne of the Arent Fox law firm explained in an article , what OSHA wants to do with the new rule is to say that every day that an improper record is filed during those five years, the six-month clock starts running again.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 13, 2019

Although little data exists on injuries to women in construction, a report in the Guardian highlighted the ways safety designs tend to neglect finding appropriate sizing for female bodies. The article first cites the New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH), which references…

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 20, 2015

New OSHA recordkeeping rules that went into effect this year are creating confusion among employers about the definition of an amputation and how to quickly determine if an incident that occurred after work hours is actually work-related, according to an article in Business Insurance magazine. The new rules, which went into effect Jan.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 26, 2016

New OSHA drug testing guidance further tightens restrictions on employers’ ability to test workers who report injuries, making it more difficult for companies to maintain a drug-free workplace. In addition, OSHA says, if drug testing is done, it has to be capable of “measuring impairment at the time the injury or illness occurred.”

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

It was widely reported last year after an article in the journal Science that there are fewer birds. But there is no authoritative nationwide repository of bird casualties or injuries, so estimating the scope of this is difficult. But banning housecats does not make a good public policy in Howard County or elsewhere?

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 27, 2016

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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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 29, 2014

On-the-job accidents that result in worker deaths typically make news headlines, but for all the attention that news coverage brings to workplace safety issues, it misses an important point: more than 96 percent of fatal injuries occur outside the workplace. The indirect costs are nearly identical to those associated with on-the-job injuries.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 9, 2013

Expanding criminal liability to make willful violations causing death or serious bodily injury a felony rather than a misdemeanor. An article by Pat Miller and Matt Morrison at the Sherman & Howard law firm provides more details. An article by Pat Miller and Matt Morrison at the Sherman & Howard law firm provides more details.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2019

These studies include terrifying statistics on accidents, injuries, deaths, age groups most likely to be hurt, and suggestions on how to drive safer. As you read yet another article on distracted driving stats or listen to yet another toolbox talk on putting down your phone behind the wheel, don’t think “this would never happen to me”.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The case involved an experienced employee who suffered a serious injury to his hand after he intentionally circumvented the existing guard. Defending a machine guarding citation involving a serious injury can sometimes be an uphill battle. . The unanimous decision in Aerospace Testing Alliance (Docket No.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The agency’s rationale is that some types of accidents are very unlikely to have been caused by drug use, and that employees fearful of retaliation for a positive drug test may be reluctant to report injuries.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

This article delves into the five most crucial ones, such as military shelter systems and remote research stations, to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and longevity. This approach ensures quick building and dismantling, minimizing time spent in harsh environments and reducing damage or injury risk.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2012

In an article in the current edition of EHS Today magazine , I delve into the problems with incentive programs. OSHA’s latest memo warned employers that rewards programs unintentionally – or perhaps even intentionally – could encourage employees not to report injuries. Take Joe, for example.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 30, 2019

We recommend reading the article in its entirety but have included many of the highlights below. The article announced the following changes in citation amount: For serious and non-serious violations, maximum civil penalties are now $13,260. OSHA Penalties Increased Due To Inflation. Previously $12,934).

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The standard currently requires the lock-out/tag-out of machines “in which the unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or the release of stored energy could cause injury to employees.”. This is a significant step backward for the cost-effective control of hazardous energy,” the article said.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 27, 2021

Expect an increase in discrimination enforcement and possible expansion of limits on drug testing following an accident or injury. Expect increased focus on incentives that may discourage injury and illness reporting and scrutiny of all incentive programs. Expect an increase in inspections that result in large penalties.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 6, 2025

OSHA frequently insists on requiring employers to record injuries that the average safety and health professional knows do not reflect the state of safety and health in a facility. BLS data includes automobile crash injuries and fatalities, but OSHA almost never investigates them. That seems nonsensical to most of us.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2020

You can view Part 1 of this article here. Achieving acceptable risk shall include reducing the likelihood of injury to a minimum. Lastly, this blog does not intend to be the end all, but is designed to mentor by overviewing basic safety program organization and key concepts. 1] Lean Journey, M.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2013

That top priority is, of course, I2P2, or the Injury and Illness Prevention Program , which would require all businesses in OSHA’s jurisdiction to have a safety program. Michaels reiterated this week, in an appearance at Safety 2013 in Las Vegas, that I2P2 is his “highest priority,” according to an article in EHSToday. “I

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FDR Safety

JUNE 23, 2014

An article on an Australian safety website described the tragic death of a worker whose coat was caught in a lathe and asked the question that is the title of this article: Can metal lathes be made safe? The article went on to offer the following ideas: “How can these risks be minimised? The problem with work-arounds.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 4, 2015

In the wake of new injury and illness reporting requirements put into place Jan. Category 1 includes fatalities, hospitalizations of two or more employees, repeat offenders, hazards covered by an emphasis program, imminent dangers, or injuries to minors. OSHA will then place the incident into Category 1, 2 or 3.

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FDR Safety

JUNE 23, 2021

Workers who are mentally fatigued have a hard time focusing on tasks which could lead to accidents and injuries in the workplace. Workers who are well hydrated will be able to focus on their tasks at hand which can reduce the chances for injuries. drinkeableppe.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

David Hoover, a leading expert on forklift safety and an FDRsafety senior advisor , wrote an article recently describing what can happen when, for example, the operator of a standup forklift lets his foot stray from a safe position. Deaths obviously affect families for generations; injuries can have life-altering consequences.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The case involved an experienced employee who suffered a serious injury to his hand after he intentionally circumvented the existing guard. Defending a machine guarding citation involving a serious injury can sometimes be an uphill battle. The unanimous decision in Aerospace Testing Alliance (Docket No.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 8, 2017

A quick search of “mental health in construction” and can you see countless construction related articles showing the heartbreaking statistics of workers who have either taken their lives or considered it. Near hits, incidents, and injuries affecting safety and risk performance metrics. – Nih.gov. – ONS. – PwC.

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FDR Safety

JULY 11, 2019

Top heat related injuries/issues including heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke skyrocket during summer. There are numerous channels to find statistics and remedies for heat related illnesses on the job, therefore this article won’t be covering those details. The summer months are the hottest of year.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Examples of hazards and their current controls that could lead to an injury or a fatality are summarized in Table 1. There can be far more exposures to hazards during non-standard work, during construction or non-routine maintenance activities that are infrequent, hard to predict, etc. Hazard and Current Safety Controls.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

As I wrote in a recent newsletter article , the number of fatal injuries stayed relatively level during the current administration after a period of substantial decline in the final years of the Bush presidency. Read them today and they talk about equipment that is no longer used and procedures that are no longer relevant.

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FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Total rate (Case rate for days away Since 1992, US businesses, governmental agencies, and industry have substantially reduced the number of recordable injuries. equipment, training, programs), we may not be identifying and targeting the hazards and exposures that can most often lead to serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs).

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

If you work in an industry prone to these hazards, read through this article as it lists down hoisting and rigging hazards to watch out for. Failing to do so is one of the many workplace injuries that can put you out of business. Dangers Of Hoisting And Rigging. 4) Unstable Crane.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

An article by ResearchGate states that concrete has three factors that make it a good fire retardant: it is non-combustible, has a low thermal conductivity, and is non-toxic. Building regulations make it necessary for commercial buildings to adhere to safety guidelines like installing stair railings to prevent fall injuries.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2022

If a worker slips off the edge of a roof or wall, those nails or screws won’t keep them from falling all of the way to the ground, causing injury or even death. 1 cause of injury and death on construction jobsites. 1 cause of injury and death on construction jobsites. Falls are the No. Jobsite Safety. Quality Matters.

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