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Rapid Response Investigations: Beware of OSHA Safe Harbor

FDR Safety

Employers are now required to report to OSHA any fatality, in-patient hospitalization of a single employee, amputation, or loss of an eye. Shortly before the new reporting requirements took effect, OSHA published what it termed “Interim Enforcement Procedures for New Reporting Requirements.”

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November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance

FDR Safety

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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The Danger of Over-Reporting on your OSHA 300 Forms

Safety Services Company

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? An EMR of 1.0

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses. Companies who have more claims than average will have a higher than average rate, for example, 1.6. “A safe work environment is one of the most straight forward ways to decrease workers compensation expenses.”

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Advancing Construction Safety Leadership 2024: Key Contractor Insights

Safety Services Company

Contractors and hiring clients alike prioritize safety leadership , seeking partners who excel in safety and compliance, surpassing basic OSHA standards. The cost of workers’ compensation claims, medical bills, and lost productivity can add up quickly.

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I2P2 Requirement

Safety Services Company

Although OSHA has announced a delay in the publication of its I2P2 requirement, like most other efforts, it’s just a matter of time. More than 2,400 companies belong to OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and develop programs that are based on the core elements of an I2P2.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Documentation of their Experience Modification Rating, which measures Workers Compensation claims experience. A copy of their OSHA 300A log, which summarizes on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program.

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