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How Should a Subcontractor Best Defend Against an OSHA Citation? Don’t Have a Citation to Defend1
- Best Practices, Risk Management, Safety
- June 28, 2022
By Michael Metz-Topodas, Cohen Seglias Legendary hockey player Gordie Howe once said, “The best way to get in shape is to never get out of shape!” In theory, he could have been talking about an OSHA citation defense. In other words, the best way to defend against OSHA citations is to never receive an OSHA
READ MOREManaging an OSHA Inspection…Are You Prepared?0
- Documentation, Risk Management, Safety
- June 28, 2022
By Johnny Zitko, AssuredPartners; and Roger Paveza, Vista Safety Consulting If there’s one thing I can promise…as every workplace is unique, every OSHA inspection is unique – as is every inspector. So, let’s outline the structure of the inspection, the employer’s rights, and what you can do to prepare. Employer Preparation Plan in advance! The
READ MOREHow to Create a “See Something, Say Something” Safety Culture0
- Risk Management, Safety
- June 27, 2022
by Ben Stevens, Kent Companies The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports one in ten construction site workers are injured every year. However, statistics show there are 30 minor injuries, 10 serious injuries, and one fatality for every 600 near misses.* With that statistic in mind, how do you capture and learn from those
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Maintain COVID-19 Plans as the Pandemic Changes Course0
- EDUCATION, Risk Management, Safety
- June 21, 2021
By Kevin McMahon, AIHA Construction Committee AIHA publication remains a valuable blueprint for meeting the COVID challenge Now that vaccines are widely available and COVID-19 cases are substantially lower, construction companies should re-evaluate their COVID-19 plans to be consistent with CDC and OSHA guidelines, which are frequently updated as the re-opening continues and the pandemic
READ MOREWomen in Construction: Safety, Innovation, Leadership, Discrimination0
- Best Practices, Leadership, Life, Outlook & Trends, Workforce & Professional Development
- March 22, 2021
By Jack Rubinger, freelance writer Women like Denise Duncan, Yorlanda Fisher, Shonnessy Gilmore, Jodine Hatfield and Debra Hilmerson are taking leadership roles in the construction industry as safety advisors, business owners and product innovators. But there have been struggles, challenges and triumphs along their journeys. Duncan started a company that addresses the dangers of toxic
READ MOREThe Importance of Early Safety Training0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Risk Management, Workforce & Professional Development
- September 22, 2020
By David Ward, safety consultant Our current generation is all about technology and moving quickly. The next generation will be forced to work in a construction industry that has more dangerous work conditions, due to the potential lack of skilled labor, with those skilled laborers working longer hours, where fatigue may set in. Currently, construction
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