FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

any one employer could have in their facility. Mike Taubitz spent many years in top positions at General Motors, including stints as Global Safety Director and Global Regulatory Liaison. He assists clients in creating efficient and effective safety programs, especially in manufacturing environments. be hazardous?

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FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

any one employer could have in their facility. Mike Taubitz spent many years in top positions at General Motors, including stints as Global Safety Director and Global Regulatory Liaison. He assists clients in creating efficient and effective safety programs, especially in manufacturing environments. be hazardous?

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

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. Construction Software to Manage Compliance.

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OSHA Certification Safety Software 221

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 19, 2012

And now a ruling by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission could encourage more companies to appeal willful citations in hopes of having them reduced to serious. A willful violation is one committed with either an intentional disregard of, or plain indifference to, OSHA regulations. A stronger basis to contest.

Employment 120

Employment OSHA Commissioning Oklahoma City 120

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

For the last few years, OSHA has been seeking to expand its powers as the enforcer of safety regulations. They then decide whether to file suit against the employer on behalf of the employees involved. Now it appears interested in becoming a human resources enforcer as well.

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OSHA Injury Regulation Employment 166

Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. The process combines classroom instruction and hands-on training.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Although advocates for greater federal enforcement often cite that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would need 129 years to inspect all of the workplaces it regulates, the likelihood of an inspection by OSHA or another agency is a great deal higher for many employers.

OSHA 153

OSHA Inspections Employment Regulation 153

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Under The Fire Safety Order for England and Wales (full details of which can be found of the Gov.uk Immediate Legal Compliance.

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Safety Legal Construction Equipment 138

FDR Safety

JANUARY 31, 2018

First, it’s important to understand the foundations of law and regulation in our country. These regulations tell you what to do, but not how to do it. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has issued a national consensus standard (NFPA 70E) that deals with electrical safety and provides guidance for the “how.”

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OSHA Electrical Risk Employment 174

FDR Safety

MARCH 6, 2020

With the growing concern about the COVID-19/Coronavirus employers may have employees who express a desire to wear a respirator or mask in the workplace. If the employer allows employees to wear a respirator or a surgical mask certain sections of the OSHA respiratory protection standard may apply. The employer must: ?

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OSHA Employment FAQ Regulation 156

FDR Safety

APRIL 16, 2018

EHS Today : “A recent court decision extending the time limitation for OSHA to assess repeat violations has upped the ante for employers who until now chose not to contest more routine violations because of the cost of defending them. OSHA defines violations of its regulations as willful, repeat, serious, or other-than-serious.

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OSHA Safety Employment Regulation 149

FDR Safety

JANUARY 27, 2021

One area of change that will affect thousands, if not millions of employers comes in the form of OSHA regulation and enforcement. Employers should pay attention to several workplace safety initiatives that will likely be implemented early on in the Biden administration. How can employers prepare for Biden’s OSHA?

OSHA 156

OSHA Inspections Injury Employment 156

FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

” Much of the news there is about training and cooperative efforts with employers. Reports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements. OSHA wants to hear from the public on draft Process Safety Management guidance documents. 3M recalls fall prevention device over safety concerns.

OSHA 149

OSHA Safety Injury Employment 149

FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2012

Caruso has been charged with a single misdemeanor count of “willful violation of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation causing the death of an employee,” which carries a maximum penalty of six months incarceration, one year of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.

OSHA 153

OSHA Pennsylvania Electrical Regulation 153

ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2022

Industry employers remain wary of overly complicated new rules to protect workers, in comments on the proposed regulation.

Employment 74

Employment Regulation Safety Plans 74

FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2017

The recordkeeping rule , put in place in May 2016 with an effective date of July 1 of this year, requires employers to electronically submit injury and illness forms to OSHA, which the agency said it would then publish on a searchable website open to the public. The requirements raised significant concerns among many employers.

OSHA 120

OSHA Injury Employment Regulation 120

FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

OSHA AND FEASIBILITY The OSH Act is the relevant law, and OSHA standards are the relevant regulations for most employers and employees in the United States. OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, and safety professionals recognize the hierarchy as an effective method of reducing risk. A feasibility assessment usually takes less than an hour.

Drafting 156

Drafting Feasibility OSHA Risk 156

FDR Safety

AUGUST 15, 2013

A recent appeals court decision provides an excellent reminder of information that all employers should be aware of when it comes to OSHA enforcement. 4) That the employer “knowingly disregarded” the Act’s requirements. 4) That the employer “knowingly disregarded” the Act’s requirements.

OSHA 149

OSHA Employment Regulation 149

FDR Safety

MAY 20, 2019

The control of hazardous energy is regulated under OSHA’s control of hazardous energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard. This RFI seeks information regarding two areas where modernizing the Lockout/Tagout standard might better promote worker safety without additional burdens to employers: control circuit type devices and robotics.

OSHA 149

OSHA Safety Employment Regulation 149

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 15, 2022

Every employer must provide adequate access to first aid and medical services, but your specific requirements depend on a variety of factors. 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.

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Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Samoa Rhode Island 295

FDR Safety

JULY 12, 2016

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company.

Injury 120

Injury Legal OSHA Employment 120

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 15, 2014

OSHA’s new recordkeeping rules on fatalities and serious injuries and illnesses are fairly clear, but they leave unresolved the confusion that many employers feel about the overall recordkeeping process. But OSHA’s recordkeeping regulations are phrased so generally that employers do not know what should and should not be recorded.

Injury 153

Injury OSHA Employment Regulation 153

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

If there is an OSHA citation most likely to be overturned on appeal to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission it would be one issued under the General Duty clause. The General Duty clause is a catchall in the Occupational Safety and Health Act and it is frequently misunderstood, even by OSHA inspectors themselves.

OSHA 120

OSHA Safety Employment Commissioning 120

FDR Safety

JUNE 27, 2013

OSHA has implemented a number of programs over the last five years that have increased regulation and enforcement, but when it comes to the agency’s top priority, OSHA Administrator David Michaels is not providing a timeline. There are people who believe we regulate too much.”. Enforcement OSHA'

Las Vegas 120

Las Vegas OSHA Regulation Injury 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Mistakes can be expensive in the construction business, and as an entrepreneur, although you'll know many of the regulations that apply to your business, there are so many that you can't possibly remember all of them. That's why you need legal help.

Legal 125

Legal Contract Discrimination Liability 125

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Government Accountability Office took OSHA to task for failing to adequately supervise states that have chosen to retain responsibility for their own occupational safety and health regulation. OSHA pledged to do better and has increased its oversight.

OSHA 149

OSHA California Regulation Employment 149

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Ontario Employers Face January 2014 Training Deadline. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Hazard recognition. Right to be informed of hazards.

Employment 62

Employment Insurance Safety Regulation 62

FDR Safety

AUGUST 9, 2013

There has been concern in recent years that OSHA’s support has waned for the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, known as SHARP, which rewards companies with strong safety programs. But now, Inside OHSA Online reports, the agency is backing away from a plan that critics said would have gutted SHARP.|.

OSHA 120

OSHA Plans Inspections Safety 120

Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2022

Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites. Know the risks and the corrective measures you should take on your jobsites to ensure crew safety and prevent excavation fatalities. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA is making trenching and excavation safety its No.

Safety 98

Safety OSHA Construction Inspections 98

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In the fast-paced world of contractor safety and compliance, staying ahead of safety regulations and maintaining a secure work environment is paramount. Our 2025 Safety Calendar is not just a tool, but your ultimate roadmap to achieving these goals with precision and ease. Download the 2025 Safety Calendar now!]

Safety 71

Safety Injury Environment Security 71

Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

OSHA forklift regulations explain the training required in 1910.178(l). It’s up to the employer to ensure their operators have successfully completed a training program under an instructor who has the knowledge, training, and experience to teach and evaluate the operator. All Spotting Safety Articles: Earthmoving Equipment Training.

Equipment 59

Equipment Safety OSHA Regulation 59

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.

Injury 120

Injury OSHA Safety Employment 120

Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2023

The regulation update will explicitly mandate that employers provide appropriately sized safety gear, which could better protect more workers, especially women.

OSHA 91

OSHA Regulation Employment Safety 91

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 11, 2013

OSHA’s heightened enforcement has made things tough enough on employers without the employers making things harder for themselves. 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.

OSHA 120

OSHA Employment Regulation Accidents 120

HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Consider their portfolio, relevant qualifications, certifications, and familiarity with industry-specific requirements and regulations. Safety Record and Practices Safety should be a top priority when selecting a contractor. Our safety record is stellar. is essential. We put a premium on training.

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Commercial Contractors Construction Project Management 177

FDR Safety

JANUARY 11, 2016

Employers cited for workplace safety or health violations could find themselves facing significantly higher penalties and possible felony prosecution under a new federal initiative to use alleged OSHA violations as a launching point to investigate whether companies are also violating environmental laws. each day. (I

OSHA 120

OSHA Safety Statistics Regulation 120

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

But I think there is an even better first step – bring outdated regulations into the 21 st Century. To resume the downward trend, update the OSHA regulations. Because many are outdated, they leave employers confused about what to do. That confusion leads to safety practices that are not in the best interests of workers.

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OSHA Overhead Regulation Injury 120