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Avoiding common OSHA recordkeeping mistakes

FDR Safety

All affected employers need to finalize their OSHA 300 log data about work-related injuries and illnesses that required medical treatment beyond first aid. When completing these forms, it is important to know some of the most common OSHA recordkeeping mistakes that could result in enforcement action. It’s that time again!

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification. Certifications exhibit adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as those set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Contractor Cited for Electrocution Hazards

Construction Equipment

work site where required safeguards were not used, according to OSHA. A May 9 OSHA inspection found that employees used a trench rod and a fiberglass pole with a metal end to lift overhead power lines, so that workers could move excavating equipment under the lines and onto the work site. Gioioso & Sons Inc.

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HOW SAFE IS YOUR BUSINESS?

Safety Services Company

Creating new processes that are more efficient, and reducing material costs and overhead are critical parts of the profit equation, but cutting corners and skimping on safety are not. A frequently overlooked resource for improving your workplace safety is to take advantage of the OSHA consultation program.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

Safety Services Company

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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COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION

Chianelli Estimating

Will new OSHA regulations need to be adopted? Building Inspections and Special Inspections will feel the crunch as the need for site inspections and lab testing will be overloaded. This will slow down job progress waiting for inspections and approvals which ultimately move the project to the right.

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What Type of Hard Hats are Not ANSI Approved?

Work Gearz

But not every hard hat can save you from the head injuries because the ones that are not approved by OSHA and meets the ANSI standards do not guarantee safety. OSHA and ANSI approved hard hats meet all the requirements that are needed for your safety in the hazardous environment. Requirements of Hard Hats by OSHA.

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