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Court Limits Scope Of OSHA Inspections

FDR Safety

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. This is an important decision that all employers should have handy should OSHA attempt to expand its inspection. United States v.

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Court Limits Scope Of OSHA Inspections

FDR Safety

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. This is an important decision that all employers should have handy should OSHA attempt to expand its inspection. United States v.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

A copy of their OSHA 300A log, which summarizes on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Does the contractor have a plan to do inspections? How involved is management when an injury occurs? Effective management involvement and light duty programs can assist in injury recovery process. A copy of their chemical inventory list.

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PREVENTING REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES

Safety Services Company

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, RSIs are a heavy burden to the individual as well.

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Key’s to Preventing Repetitive Motion Injury

Safety Services Company

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Lift heavy objects slowly and smoothly, as jerky movements can cause muscle injuries.

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5 Ways Leading Contractors Keep Their Clients Happy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Streamlining processes like safety inspections, compliance and document management cut down on project risks and lead to happier clients. The cloud also makes it easier for a project manager to prepare quality reports for clients without having to spend an inordinate amount of time doing so. Avoid Negative Incidents.

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OSHA Announces 2021 Citation Penalty Increase

Construction Junkie

Serious, Other-Than-Serious, and Posting Requirements: $13,653 (up from $13,494 in 2019) Failure to Abate: $13,653 (up from $13,494) per day after due date Willful or repeat: $136,532 (up from $134,937) OSHA assesses penalties based upon a combination of the severity and probability that a jobsite injury might occur.

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