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Is A Heat Stress Program Required By OSHA?
Heat stress is usually associated with construction work and other work outdoors during summer months, but heat stress can be an issue while working inside as well.
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OSHA Delays Electronic Submission of Records Requirement
As expected, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) announced yesterday it is delaying a previous requirement for employers to submit injury and illness records electronically by July 1 of this year.
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Employer Faces Possible Prison Time for Worker’s Death
This incident should serve as yet another wakeup call for trenching and excavation contractors.
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Crane Collapse Kills Construction Worker
Three workers were on the site when the incident occurred, but it is not yet clear what it was they were attempting to do.
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OSHA Snubs Unions With Rule Withdrawal
A once-cozy relationship between unions and OSHA under the Obama administration has cooled –at least for now.
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Paying for Medical Instead of Filing A Workers' Comp Claim Could Be A Big Mistake -Here Are 6 Reasons Why
If medical expenses are paid out-of-pocket, employers need to remember to do this one thing.
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An OSHA Deadline Arrives In May -Are You Ready?
Many employers are not aware that some workers must be trained in aspects of this revised standard by May 17, 2017.
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US Workplace Injury Stats Improving -Except for Some Industries
Which industry had the highest injury rate and which industry had the highest fatality rate? Hint: Construction is not the answer for either.
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Employer Charged with Manslaughter –OSHA Penalizes Company Nearly $1.5 Million
“That isn’t an accident. That isn’t negligence. That’s wanton and reckless conduct, and we believe it cost two men their lives.”
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Silica Standard Enforcement Put On Hold
OSHA announced a 90-day delay of the silica rule enforcement on construction employers.