FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

For the last few years, OSHA has been seeking to expand its powers as the enforcer of safety regulations. The proposed rules would, among other things, prohibit discipline against employees for reporting injuries and illnesses as part of OSHA’s recordkeeping process. Enforcement OSHA Recordkeeping'

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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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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 24, 2018

As part of the OSHA reporting regulations, employers with more than 10 workers are required to track workplace injuries and illnesses, then send a summary of that information to OSHA each year.

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Injury OSHA Employment Regulation 68

Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55. But there is no authoritative nationwide repository of bird casualties or injuries, so estimating the scope of this is difficult. But banning housecats does not make a good public policy in Howard County or elsewhere?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

As I’ve said before, the importance of safety programs goes far beyond the need to comply with standards and regulations. By targeting the Focus Four in training, companies can help their management and employees prevent serious injury and even death, as well as the financial loss that results from these hazards.

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FDR Safety

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Employers are now liable for potential problems with their OSHA-required records of work-related injuries and illnesses for five years after the occurrence of any violation, under recently revised regulations, and may need to revise their record-keeping practices. The new regulation, which takes effect Jan.

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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.

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FDR Safety

JANUARY 7, 2014

Among the reasons: G4S had reduced the risk of injury to bank guards by training them to avoid engaging with criminals. I also pointed to OSHA regulations, under which the agency cannot substitute its judgment for the employer’s about the need for PPE unless the employer’s hazard assessment was not done properly.

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Employment OSHA Banking Washington 168

BD+C

JANUARY 20, 2020

Construction work is demanding—both physically and mentally—and the likelihood of injury or disability is higher than other sectors. As an industry, we have done an excellent job at emphasizing and improving site safety so that everyone goes home safe every day. But what about going home healthy? .

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Bargains Union Injury Agreement 123

Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. Who’s Liable For Falling Debris Injuries? Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. What Are The Common Types Of Falling Debris?

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Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Injury reporting. The change requires most employers to notify OSHA when an employee is killed, or suffers an injury requiring hospitalization, an amputation, or loss of an eye on the job. State plan states will have 6 months following this time to revise their rules to be at least as rigorous as the federal regulation.

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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. Certifications exhibit adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as those set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

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. Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., national consensus standards (e.g.,

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Design OSHA Feasibility Regulation 156

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

After three partial collapses of construction cranes during Hurricane Irma, officials are debating whether regulations should be tightened. Lauderdale collapsed during the storm, with no injuries reported. Two crane booms in Miami and one in Ft.

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Regulation Miami Injury Construction 58

BD+C

JUNE 11, 2014

The Associated General Contractors of America is conducting a new study to make job sites safer and search for ways to lower the number of injuries and deaths in the construction industry. Regulations Codes and Standards' The study will attempt to identify reasons for the 806 fatalities reported nationwide in 2012.

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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.”.

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Las Vegas OSHA Regulation Injury 120

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. Expect an increase in discrimination enforcement and possible expansion of limits on drug testing following an accident or injury. With any new presidency comes a variety of changes across government.

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OSHA Inspections Injury Employment 156

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Workplace safety laws establish regulations designed to eliminate personal injuries, both physical and psychological, occurring in the workplace and the Statue protecting the health and safety of workers in the workplace is OSHA or The Occupational and Safety Health Administration.

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Safety OSHA Injury Regulation 99

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Ensure compliance with regulations. From a business perspective, Mock OSHA Audits give your company much-needed insight into how “up-to-code” you currently are with OSHA regulations. Complying with OSHA regulations creates a safer workplace and saves you from potential fines. Workplace Safety involves absolutely everybody.

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OSHA Safety Regulation Accounting 149

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.

Injury 48

Injury OSHA Regulation 48

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Conduct that results in the unintentional (incidental) injury or death of migratory birds is not prohibited under the act. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a rule clarifying that the scope of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act only extends to conduct intentionally injuring birds. The proposed rule and notice of intent are now available.

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Regulation Injury Legal America 156

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 19, 2012

A willful violation is one committed with either an intentional disregard of, or plain indifference to, OSHA regulations. As related by Safety News Alert , the fines stemmed from an October 1993 incident in which a Dayton Tire employee in Oklahoma City died from injuries suffered when a machine activated unexpectedly.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that nearly all employers maintain properly-recorded accounts of work-related injuries and illnesses. Some employers are exempt from this regulation, such as those with ten employees or less. Form 301 – Injury and Illness Incident Report. What happened?

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Injury OSHA Accidents Employment 55

BD+C

DECEMBER 26, 2013

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering a change in policy that would require organizations to submit company-wide data on illnesses and injuries. Employers with as few as 50 workers at multiple worksites could be required to submit companywide injury and illness information. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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Injury OSHA Regulation Employment 45

Safety Services Company

APRIL 16, 2014

Imagine the following situation and ask yourself if you know exactly why or why not the employer should log the injury as work related. This was the situation put to OSHA that they addressed February 2014 in a clarification of its recordkeeping regulations : 1904.5 Determination of Work-relatedness” and 1904.7 OSHA Response: 1904.6(b)(3)

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Injury OSHA Employment Regulation 48

FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

Employers reminded to post injury and illness summaries through April; electronic filing not required until July. OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program helps Utah manufacturer reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. Ladder safety is focus of national outreach campaign. Parsons re-approved for VPP Corporate Program.

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OSHA Safety Injury Employment 149

BD+C

DECEMBER 26, 2013

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering a change in policy that would require organizations to submit company-wide data on illnesses and injuries. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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Injury OSHA Regulation Organization 45

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2014

. -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced it will extend the comment period on the proposed rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses to Oct. The proposal, published on Nov. frontpage'

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Injury OSHA Washington Regulation 49

BD+C

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

A proposal from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration would require companies with more than 250 employees to disclose workplace injury and illness reports online. The plan mandates that firms make the illness and injury records publicly accessible in order to strengthen enforcement of workplace safety laws.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

But I think there is an even better first step – bring outdated regulations into the 21 st Century. As I wrote in a recent newsletter article , the number of fatal injuries stayed relatively level during the current administration after a period of substantial decline in the final years of the Bush presidency. Getting back on track.

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OSHA Overhead Regulation Injury 120

Construction Equipment

MARCH 21, 2016

Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced proposed regulations to update critical safety requirements for natural gas transmission pipelines. billion in damages.

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Regulation Safety United States Accidents 48

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

This article explores key strategies, regulations, and technologies that contribute to improving OHS practices in the construction industry. Understanding Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Occupational health and safety in construction encompass measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses among workers.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that nearly all employers maintain properly-recorded accounts of work-related injuries and illnesses. Some employers are exempt from this regulation, such as those with ten employees or less. Form 301 – Injury and Illness Incident Report. What happened?

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Injury OSHA Accidents Employment 48

BD+C

MAY 15, 2014

The improved economy has boosted construction starts, but a shortage of experienced trade workers has led to more on-the-job injuries and construction defects, says Doug Cauti, senior vice president and chief underwriting officer of Liberty Mutual’s construction practice. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 21, 2014

The OSHA Recordkeeping regulation requires employers keep a record of serious injuries and illnesses using the OSHA 300 Log. The records can be kept at headquarters if information of an injury can be logged within seven days, and the records can be quickly sent to the establishment. How to Decide It’s a Workplace Injury.

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OSHA Regulation Injury Employment 48

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. OSHA regulations require all companies to develop a written Hazard Communication Program and train their workers on the aspects the program covers. Fulfills OSHA regulations. 9: TRAINING.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 9, 2024

” According to OSHA , the top 4 contributors to workplace injuries and fatalities are: Falls Struck-By Caught-By/In-Between Electrocution According to a 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics report on Fatal Occupational Injuries, exposure to electricity accounted for 7% of workplace fatalities.

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