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N.J. Contractor Cited With Proposed Penalties Totaling $47,000
On EHS Today writer Sandy Smith shares a news story about OSHA citing Acies Group LLC for three repeat violations and one serious violation related to fall hazards at a construction worksite in...
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Three ways to prepare for winter
A pile of snow outside Seton in Conn. Winter has a great way of making everyone feel like a kid again. Who doesn’t like to see their breath on a cold night, or watch the snow fall, or have a cup of...
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OSHA releases new fall protection regulations
These workers are using fall protection equipment, and you should too! According to Occupational Health & Safety the leading cause of death for workers in residential construction is falls. In...
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Top 10 OSHA violations of 2012
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its list of the top 10 most frequently cited violations of 2012. The top 10 violations were: 1. OSHA Fall protection,...
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How to avoid OSHA’s #1 cited violation - fall protection
In 2012, the #1 most frequently cited OSHA violation was the failure of employers in the construction industry to provide their workers with appropriate fall protection equipment. Not only did this...
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What you need to comply with ladder regulations
Let’s take a minute to jump to a regulation near the bottom of the list, but just as important. The eighth most cited OSHA regulation of 2012 involved ladder violations. Ladders can be invaluable...
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OSHA Electric Power Transmission and Protective Equipment Updates
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has a new set of updates that will be coming in this year. This seems to be a big one and you should be checking these out. These updates cover the...
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Fall Protection and Scaffold OSHA Violations
Roped onto safety If you are in construction, some of the things you should always place an importance on are fall safety and the use of fall protection equipment. The Occupational Safety and Health...
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A Case for Fall Protection Education
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that fatal falls, slips, or trips took the lives of 666 workers in 2011, or about 14% of all fatal work injuries. Falls to lower level accounted for 541 of those...
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Top 3 OSHA Violations
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases its list of top 10 most frequently cited violations. Compiled from various inspections that were carried out in the previous...
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Going Deeper Into Trench Safety
Keep work excavations safe In order to increase safety awareness in the trenching industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has enacted a National Emphasis Program for...
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Working Safely in Cold Weather: Dealing With Cold Stress, Snow and Ice
Is it just me, or does it seem like it isn't going to get warm anytime soon? Some news outlets are reporting the cold will be with us for at least another week. For those who have to work in this...
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Safety News You Can Use
Keep your workers safe with guidance from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Here are some recent headlines from the agency on best practices and lessons learned. Raising Awareness...
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Raising Awareness About Fall Protection: Avoid Serious Injuries and Death
According to a new fall prevention training guide recently released by OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in construction. Falls were attributed to more than one third of the 721 construction...
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The Fatal Four of Construction and Mining
When working in industries such as construction and mining, accidents are bound to happen. The presence of hazardous conditions and use of heavy machinery increases the risk of injury and even death...
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Safety News You Can Use
Get the latest safety news, including safety violations, here. Learn why an employer was sued by the U.S. Department of Labor and read about companies fined for jeopardizing worker safety. Employer...
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Protect Yourself and Your Workers: The Top 10 OSHA Violations to Avoid
Are you not sure where you and your organization should focus your safety efforts? Here’s a place to start: The 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2015 were announced...
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Safety News You Can Use
The alliance between OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Lamar Advertising Company will continue, ensuring further collaboration that will promote OSHA programs and workplace...
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Safety News You Can Use
A contractor faces fines of more than $48,000 for fall hazards on a job site. The contractor was cited by OSHA for five repeat and two serious violations. Four employees were found not wearing fall...
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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down from May 2-6. The purpose of the event is to spread awareness to construction workers about the...
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