FDR Safety

AUGUST 24, 2016

OSHA has stepped up its attention to temporary worker safety, and as two recent cases show, enforcement actions can be taking against both the employer and the staffing agency that provides the workers. OSHA has made it clear that staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for temporary worker safety.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

During his employment in the industry, he was responsible for DOT compliance, policy development, driver human resources, driver training and training program development, as well as claims management and accident and injury prevention. Keller & Associates Tags JJ Keller Compliance construction fleet safety Sponsor J.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This article presents a narrow slice of history as known by Mike Taubitz, beginning with employment at General Motors (GM). Applying lessons learned from individual projects was problematic because no practical risk assessment methodologies were in use. Download The Article Here . For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 21, 2021

This encompasses the procedures, policies, and safety equipment and tools that have to be observed to mitigate the risk of many workplace accidents. While it’s the responsibility of your employer to provide a safe workplace that complies with all the safety hazard requirements, you should consider your safety as your personal responsibility.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 5, 2017

Significant advancements in environmental, health and safety (EHS) software are helping employers in the construction industry save time and money and work with greater efficiency by streamlining EHS management activities.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Employers, workers and safety officials aren’t often on the same page about appropriate head protection, a new study finds.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 29, 2014

The latest version is the Working At Height Regulations (2005) which, along with its revisions, lays out what every employer is obliged to do regarding planning, training, equipment and much more. Carry Out Thorough Risk Assessments. The law stipulates that employers and contractors must assess the risk of any work from height.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Using Contract Skilled Labor Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Risk—Here’s How. Using a staffing company can help employers lower workers' compensation risk while still meeting project workload demands and customer deadlines. Thu, 11/10/2022 - 10:44. Jobsite Safety. Labor + Trade Relations.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 12, 2020

Recent looting incidents across the country are a reminder that contractors should employ commonsense strategies to reduce the risk of their projects being robbed or vandalized, experts say.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2020

But there are other important uses for data tools for more abstract attributes of the built environment, such as tracking, analyzing and evaluating risk. .

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2019

Ill-fitting gear can pose safety risks including snagging on ladders and exposing the body to hazards. Poorly fitting equipment is a leading cause of injury in service members, according to a recent Department of Defense report.

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FDR Safety

JULY 25, 2018

Our risk assessment methods and means of determining feasible risk reduction have their foundation in the ANSI voluntary consensus standards recognized by OSHA. The post A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention… appeared first on FDRsafety. Why wait for an OSHA inspection to occur before taking action?

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 30, 2018

Unemployment has dropped to below 5%, with positive employment figures showing that the economy added more than 230,000 new jobs in February. Yet we do need to realize that the face of employment has shifted massively. Yet, there has been much debate and concern over the state of industries – so how come?

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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. There is no such thing as being absolutely safe, or in other words, a complete absence of risk. All machinery contains hazards, and some level of residual risk.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 31, 2018

The OSH Act requires that employers “shall furnish to each of their employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to their employees.” Risk assessment forms, manuals and slides. Training materials.

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FDR Safety

MARCH 6, 2018

OSHA has made it clear that staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for temporary worker safety. This can pose a particular challenge for employers, since many staffing agencies lack the expertise to provide training or to ensure that record keeping requirements are met. Just ask OSHA.

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Safety OSHA Employment Alabama 212

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 10, 2020

Job Order Contract Best Management Practices involve a focus upon LEAN collaborative construction planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and the associated integration of people, process, information, and people. Not all Job Order Contracts (JOC) and JOC Programs are the same.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 9, 2018

Most employers recognize that tasks which are routine, repetitive and integral to production qualify for the Minor Servicing Exemption to 29 CFR 1910.147 , Control of Hazardous Energy, commonly referred to as LOTO. It matters not that your procedure meets the test for acceptable risk and that power is essential.

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BD+C

JUNE 10, 2020

The American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) released new resources to support employers, public officials, and design professionals with re-occupying buildings more safely after COVID-19 shutdowns.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 2, 2023

Legal experts said the shift does pose a risk for lax employers, but will likely be used sparingly for extreme cases.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Every worker participating in a National Safety Council survey reported at least one risk factor for fatigue, which 71% of employers said hampers productivity.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2024

My primary objective is to assist clients in understanding and complying with the stringent regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), guiding them to implement comprehensive safety protocols and strategies.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Small and midsize companies are finding success using employee leasing to reduce their employment risks as well as their administrative burdens.

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Leases Employment Risk 129

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods present significant high-risk hazards to restoration employees, recovery workers and volunteers. Other mitigation recommendations include: Employers need to require effective and concise safety and health training for all employees before commencing the job.

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Safety Injury Employment Risk 156

Construction Dive

AUGUST 3, 2018

The Centers for Disease Control suggested that employers start screening workers for heat stress when the heat index reaches 85 F rather than the 91 F OSHA currently recommends.

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OSHA Risk Employment 98

Construction Today

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This shortage, driven by an aging workforce, declining interest among younger workers, and post-pandemic economic shifts, poses serious risks to infrastructure development, housing projects, and overall economic stability.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 20, 2021

Cannabis and the Jobsite: Keeping Your Risk to a Minimum. If pot is legal where you build (or soon will be), these tips from Health Street's Jared Rosenthal will help keep your risk to a minimum. cbroderick. Fri, 08/20/2021 - 09:23. Laws regarding cannabis can be hazy. Watch the full interview below. Watch more from HorizonTV here. .

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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.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 29, 2018

Construction Employment Growth Surges in February. Despite the shortage of skilled workers, construction employment has seen significant gains recently. The takeaway: This employment growth is positive news for construction. percent, a full percentage point lower than this time last year. Contractors are hiring.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 11, 2022

A person’s workplace conditions and the type of work they engage in cause these risks. . Therefore, to avoid these types of accidents, it’s good to examine who’s at risk in the same manner as knowing when and where accidents usually happen. In that case, you may plan for some legal action against your employer. Watercraft .

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Construction Marketing

MAY 19, 2021

Despite being one of the leading employment sectors in many countries, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors. As an employer, you should ensure that your construction site offers maximum safety and security standards to its workers. Training your employees on safety measures and equipment.

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Safety Construction Guidelines Employment 183

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 31, 2022

Identify and determine strategies for addressing risks and opportunities related to the. Manage risks associated with outsourcing activities related to the asset management system including determining, evaluating and establishing governance over outsourced activities. . Developing support. Operations. Performance evaluation.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Thus, as an employer or construction company entrepreneur, you’re responsible for ensuring the safety of your employees, pedestrians, and motorists whenever you have construction work in progress. Individuals will know when to stay away from the construction site at risk of getting hurt.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

We are urging employers and workers to take the necessary precautions today to protect their long-term lung health, to avoid them and their families suffering from the devastating impact that can result.” This is unacceptable in the 21st century, when occupational lung disease is preventable. “We ”

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 6, 2016

OSHA continues to cite employers aggressively, and at the same time is suggesting and frequently mandating certain types of abatement. On several different occasions we have been informed by employers that the OSHA abatement simply does not allow the operation to run efficiently and/or effectively.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 22, 2018

Preparing for and managing the risks associated with those changes just comes with the territory. Over the next year alone, employment growth is expected to gradually drive down unemployment to 5 per cent. million jobs this year alone, which will account for roughly 10 per cent of the country’s total employment.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 29, 2015

OSHA’s proposal to set a standard to ensure that employers establish a comprehensive infection control program has run into resistance from a small-business panel convened to review the proposed regulation.

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