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SEIU uses new opening to go along on OSHA inspections

FDR Safety

OSHA last year cleared the way for union representatives to accompany OSHA compliance officers on worksite inspections even if the union doesn’t represent the company’s workers, and now the consequences are being felt. All this potentially provides an opening for union organizers to get a presence in a non-union workplace.

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Non-union employees may have union rep accompany OSHA inspector

FDR Safety

Non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite, according to a recent interpretation letter issued by OSHA. In my opinion, if OSHA goes forward with this policy, it is likely to result in employer litigation.

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Do the laws of math apply in Washington?

FDR Safety

In the letter, Fairfax said that non-union employees can select anyone, including representatives of a union, to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection of their worksite. Some employers believe this is an unfair way to favor unions by giving them backdoor help in trying to organize a workplace. 29 U.S.C. §

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How To Choose The Right Roofing Material For Your Home

Construction Marketing

Apart from that, you can bargain with roofing materials sellers for discounts. This is a periodical inspection of the roof to identify and rectify any vulnerable area that could lead to the roof’s destruction, thus, failing to serve its purpose. For instance, you can buy your roofing materials on credit or apply for a bank loan. .

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Lessons learned in masonry: Presenting 10 useful tips from the field

Construction Specifier

Imagine inspecting a commercial project with 100,000 bricks, which would have nearly a mile-and-a-half of mortar joints. A concrete masonry unit (CMU) is one of the best bargains in construction, and a skilled bricklayer can install them rapidly. high x 405 mm (16 in.) long face dimension, with varying widths.

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) inspection guidance for Combustible Dust. Guidance for OSHA inspectors when inspecting manufacturers and importers to determine whether they are in compliance with the requirements for combustible dust – 1910.1200(d) – until OSHA addresses the issues in its rules. December 27, 2013.

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“Why are bids so different?” and why your proposal document is most important when it least seems so.

Construction Marketing Ideas

If you want to appear cheap, you may discover people think they are getting a bargain by using you. However, especially in the residential world, you can probably gain an edge by thoughtful proposal design practices. Here, you will discover many contradictions.