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Rapid Response Investigations: Beware of OSHA Safe Harbor

FDR Safety

Employers should pay close attention to OSHA’s recent revisions to its enforcement procedures on injury reporting, particularly those dealing with Rapid Response Investigations, which the agency frequently asks companies to conduct after a reportable injury.

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Amputations in Manufacturing – A New OSHA National Emphasis Program

FDR Safety

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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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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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While Yet many business owners resist mandatory workplace inspections and tighter safety regulations imposed by OSHA.

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The Financial Effects Of A Safe Workplace

FDR Safety

According to OSHA, it is estimated that employers pay an estimated $1 billion PER WEEK in direct costs resulting from workplace illness or injury. This total is made up of the medical costs resulting from an accident, compensation payments for the injured worker, and any legal expenses. Perform Mock OSHA audits.

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Who is Covered (Or Not) by OSHA

Safety Services Company

Who is Covered (Or Not) by OSHA. One of the more common set of questions I get are from small operations wondering if they are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and all the rules, regulations and standards that go with it: “I run a small farm with only myself and my family.”. Who is an employee?

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Hidden hazard in the workplace

FDR Safety

Even OSHA has remained silent to the extent of relying on the General Duty Clause to cover this social epidemic. You are paying for their expertise and counting on quality work in turn for very substantial compensation. It undermines employee morale and the entire corporate business culture. It is Substance Abuse!

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