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[...] Surveys have found that about 75 percent of adult illicit-drug users are employed, and the construction industry, in particular, has some of the highest rates of alcohol and drug abuse — often to [...]

[...] a “significantly elevated priority status for whistleblower enforcement.” For the construction industry, this means these types of complaints will be taken more seriously, inspected more [...]

[...] they aren’t used properly. Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and they’re a common hazard associated with aerial lifts. They aren’t the only [...]

[...] with electric current, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International. The construction industry had the highest number of electrical fatalities (849), and just five occupations in the [...]

[...] to know about these recordkeeping requirements include: Covered employers must record all work-related injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, restricted work or transfer to another [...]

[...] need to be reported to OSHA is extensive, and includes: all work-related fatalities all work-related injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, loss of consciousness, or medical [...]

[...] . The supervising employer is required to set up a method for employees to report work-related injuries and illnesses promptly and must inform each employee how to report work-related injuries [...]

[...] and whose establishments are not classified as a partially exempt industry must record work-related injuries and illnesses using OSHA Forms 300, 300A and 301, available here. It is important to know [...]

[...] . Requiring that workers use fall protection equipment. Ensuring that workers use ladders and aerial lifts safely. Mechanized Equipment The unsafe use of mechanized equipment, such as snow blowers, [...]

[...] the safest choice for your needs. A safe alternative to using ladders is to use scaffolding or aerial lifts if OSHA requirements and safety practices are followed. For more on scaffolding safety, stay [...]

[...] Aerial lifts, or any vehicle-mounted device used to elevate workers, have replaced ladders and scaffolding [...]

[...] be overstated, since it sets the stage for the safety culture of the entire company. Diversified Safety Services, a full-service occupational safety training and consulting firm, trains supervisors on [...]

[...] hazards like deadly gases, electrical components, or machinery. In our experience at Diversified Safety Services, approximately 85 percent of companies working for reputable contractors know the [...]

[...] of fibers. Drying agents and solvents in some paints will appear as chemical damage. Diversified Safety Services reminds its clients that failure to maintain protective equipment can result in hefty [...]

[...] a full-time safety officer are an excellent start to facilitate this process. At Diversified Safety Services, our audits include a detailed inspection with pictures, as specified by the OSHA 1926 [...]

[...] injuries and illnesses that need to be reported to OSHA is extensive, and includes: all work-related fatalities all work-related injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, loss of [...]

[...] , amputations and loss of an eye within 24 hours to OSHA. The requirement to report all work-related fatalities within 8 hours still remains. In addition, the rule has updated the list of industries [...]

[...] of the existence, location, and danger posed by the spaces, by posting signs and training employees. Test the atmosphere. The air in a confined space may be hazardous due to low oxygen [...]

[...] declining, and that’s good news for all of us in the industry. In the past four decades, workplace fatalities have decreased by more than 65 percent, and occupational injury and illness rates have [...]

[...] the likelihood of injury. Specific safety procedures to lockout/tagout potentially hazardous equipment are required before entering the space. All electrical circuits must be de-energized and [...]

[...] for your needs. A safe alternative to using ladders is to use scaffolding or aerial lifts if OSHA requirements and safety practices are followed. For more on scaffolding safety, stay tuned — we will [...]