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. OSHA has proposed a new crane operator certification rule.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

The first target that springs to mind when it comes to OSHA is the dramatic increase in enforcement by OSHA under your Administration. But I think there is an even better first step – bring outdated regulations into the 21 st Century. Many of OSHA’s standards date from the early 1970s when the agency was founded.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 7, 2014

An important principle governing the use of personal protective equipment was reaffirmed recently in a Washington state case involving a bank guard who was stabbed and was not wearing body armor. Courts OSHA' That assessment found that bullet proof vests were not required for bank guards.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 23, 2018

Every year OSHA publishes a list of its 10 most-cited standards , as well as a list of the most-cited standards for the construction industry specifically. In 2017, OSHA most frequently cited companies for violating the following 10 standards: Fall Protection — General Requirements (1926.501). Stay Compliant with Safety Regulations.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., The term “zero energy” is not the same as the control of hazardous energy, and is not found in any OSHA regulations or materials or in U.S. national consensus standards (e.g.,

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FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. This article is intended to introduce you to a long-accepted concept recognized in OSHA and ANSI standards but is not well known or understood.

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FDR Safety

MAY 13, 2024

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. This article is intended to introduce you to a long-accepted concept recognized in OSHA and ANSI standards but is not well known or understood.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 9, 2018

We continue to encounter many mistaken beliefs about OSHA’s regulation CFR,1910.147 , The Control of Hazardous Energy. In this blog, we address the “myths” of Lockout/Tagout using verbatim quotes from OSHA’s Preamble to the regulation ( OSHA text in bold italics ).

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 11, 2018

We continue to encounter many mistaken beliefs about OSHA’s regulation CFR,1910.147 , The Control of Hazardous Energy. In this blog, we address the “myths” of Lockout/Tagout using verbatim quotes from OSHA’s Preamble to the regulation ( OSHA text in bold italics ).

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 27, 2012

As Curtis rightly points out, there are OSHA regulations that require information and training for affected workers in these situations, even if they work in the office. Here are some links to those regulations: • Emergency Action Plan Training – 1910.38(f)(1) Personal Protective Equipment Training – 1910.132(f)(1).

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FDR Safety

APRIL 29, 2020

OSHA requires all businesses to have an Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan. OSHA requires all businesses to have an Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan. Increase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The N95 filtering facepiece is considered a respirator by OSHA regulations.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Maybe pointing out OSHA regulations that all employers have to deal with is pedantic for an organization such as NASA, I’m sure they have their own sophisticated safety procedures that this report is a part of. Accidents & Fatalities PPE Safety Tips NASA OSHA Personal Protective Equipment'

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 19, 2018

Fines & OSHA Regulations. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going to cover the ins and outs of Fines vs. OSHA Regulations. This week, we're going to cover 5 of the top 10 OSHA fines, and how you can avoid them. #10: OSHA regulations require that you receive training in the safe methods of doing your job.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 14, 2014

Although it’s impossible to discern exactly what led to this overturned skid steer, an experienced operator can tell you that it can be easy to upset earthmoving equipment like this. OSHA forklift regulations explain the training required in 1910.178(l). All Spotting Safety Articles: Earthmoving Equipment Training.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules. December 27, 2013. April 29, 2013.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 30, 2018

Following a review of the requirements put in place in 2016 regarding the “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses” regulation, OSHA has taken action to correct an error that was made with regard to implementing the final rule.

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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2021

The OSHA Outreach Training Program, commonly referred to as OSHA 10 Training and OSHA 30 Training, provides workers with basic training about some of the most common health and safety hazards on the job. OSHA Outreach Training Content. OSHA 10 Training.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 20, 2016

OSHA has released its amendments to its recordkeeping regulations and both the wording and the format of the new records are being questioned. An alert published by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP on JD Supra Business Advisor discusses the problems OSHA's new electronic reporting regulations may bring and offers some advice.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 1, 2020

How can you reduce or eliminate your exposure, improve your comfort and comply with the OSHA regulations? The result – use a welding helmet that combines a ventilation system and meets all the personal protective equipment and other OSHA respiratory protection requirements. It has an air flow of 7.6

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 14, 2014

Contained within OSHA regulation 1910.212 are the basic instructions for providing guarding on all machines. The regulation is also a very succinct rule with four main points. Beyond the regulation, OSHA provides the following guidance on safeguarding machinery. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 6, 2020

OSHA and Your Company's Emergency Action Plan: What You Need to Know. Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) has outlined safety guidelines to ensure the safety of both employees and employers. To ensure occupational safety, OSHA regularly updates its occupational safety rules and regulations.

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

OSHA extends temporary fall protection measures again. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA announced Aug. OSHA put these temporary enforcement measures in place Sept. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 10, 2012

OSHA answers questions about inspector impersonations. We have all seen the stories, company’s conned out of thousands of dollars by crooks claiming to be affiliated with OSHA. To help protect your company we asked OSHA to answer some questions about these crimes. What are the consequences for impersonating an OSHA inspector?

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

As contractors, we need to ensure the health and safety of our workers from all hazards, including what OSHA calls the “fatal four.” We’ll also explore best practices to comply with OSHA regulations and foster a culture of electrical safety on all of your job sites and work projects.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 1, 2013

Workers that obey the safety regulations and use their harnesses properly are safe even in a dangerous job such as this. It is important that employers follow the safety standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, to keep their employees safe. Subsequently, green jobs have become more prevalent.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 7, 2020

OSHA AND YOUR COMPANY’S EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) has outlined safety guidelines to ensure the safety of both employees and employers. To ensure occupational safety, OSHA regularly updates its occupational safety rules and regulations.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

With 3,879 citations in 2013, General Industry regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection was the fourth highest cited violation for the last fiscal year. Just two examples of OSHA inspections resulting in serious violations gives insight. Unknown exposure levels or exposures to substances without an OSHA PEL.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

It was developed by the National Fire Protection Association, and is used by OSHA for occupational safety and health compliance. . Specifically, NFPA 70E contains detailed information on how to protect workers from hazards associated with the installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, or demolition of electrical equipment.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 5, 2018

Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a delay in enforcing certain requirements of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general industry. These requirements will not be enforced until Aug.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

A proposed Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulation concerning exposure to crystalline silica is based on decades of old data and flawed economics, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) said. At issue is OSHA’s plan to regulate the worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Sales tax on material and equipment costs. Compliance with environmental laws (overhead [indirect] costs associated with performing work in compliance with EPA/OSHA regulations, including obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, reporting requirements, etc.). Office management and equipment. Quality control.

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Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

This article explores key strategies, regulations, and technologies that contribute to improving OHS practices in the construction industry. It involves rigorous adherence to regulations, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement of safety protocols.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Fire-Fighting Measures – Suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment; chemical hazards from fire. Accidental Release Measures – Emergency procedures; protective equipment; proper methods of containment and cleanup. Not regulated or enforced by OSHA. Not regulated or enforced by OSHA.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 25, 2014

An April 2014 final ruling by OSHA that changed regulations in Construction’s Subpart V – Power Transmission and Distribution and Electrical Protective Equipment. The General Industry Electrical Protective Equipment standard also changed. Work-positioning equipment must keep workers from falling less than 2 feet (0.6

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

If an extension takes place, OSHA will likely re-open the rule to address putting greater responsibility on employers to verify an operator’s qualifications for specific equipment and job site scenarios. Regulations Codes and Standards' Until a decision is reached, the current compliance date remains in effect for Nov.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 8, 2014

General Industry regulation 29 CFR 1910.303, covers OSHA’s general electrical requirements, and accounted for 2,745 citations in 2013. The ninth most violated regulation. The entire code can be found at OSHA’s website for 1910.303. Practical safeguards for employees likely to contact electrical equipment.

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