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Construction Safety Hearing: Robert LiMandri
Posted by admin on Jul 10, 2010 with No Comments
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as Acting, New York City, Safety Rules
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as Acting, New York City, Safety Rules
EdLaborDemocrats asked:
Robert LiMandri, Acting Building Commissioner for New York City, testifies at a hearing asking if OSHA is failing to adequately enforce construction safety rules on June 24, 2008.
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Construction Safety Management Plan
Posted by admin on Jul 10, 2010 with No Comments
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as Best Practices, Osha Requirements, Safety Management Plan
in construction
as Best Practices, Osha Requirements, Safety Management Plan
Martin Sejas asked:
Construction Safety Management Plans (CSMP) must be specific to the organization and to the project, in other words you cannot have a generic CSMP; they will not be accepted by OSHA inspectors when they visit and audit your worksite.
Experience has shown that the best written CSMP are those prepared with consultation of key players of the delivery team ie coalface staff and first line management (work supervisors, team leaders and employees). Employees take ownership of the CSMP written in consultation with them and embrace them much more at the time of implementation.
Furthermore, the CSMP must reflect your organization and current work practices and not someone else work methods. What I mean is that when you write up your Construction Safety Management Plans, it must be written around your current work practices and the way you run your business. For example, for excavation works each organization may have its own way of doing the activity and some may use different type of equipment.
In this regard, you and only you know your own organization and the methods of work to deliver your projects, you know your costs, equipment and resources available and to comply with OSHA requirements you can always tailor your CSMP around your organization needs.
You can get help from OSH consultants to structure your CSMP, they will look at the plan with an auditor’s eyes to see if it complies with OSHA standards, but they will not help with the best practices of the industry, they may not have the experience in your field; you are the most qualified and experience person in your business.
Another great resource to get assistance with your CSMP is the Internet where you can find lots of “ready to download plans.” However, always keep in mind (as I said before) that the Construction Safety Management Plan must be specific to your organization and specific to each project.
construction safety
Construction Safety Management Plans (CSMP) must be specific to the organization and to the project, in other words you cannot have a generic CSMP; they will not be accepted by OSHA inspectors when they visit and audit your worksite.
Experience has shown that the best written CSMP are those prepared with consultation of key players of the delivery team ie coalface staff and first line management (work supervisors, team leaders and employees). Employees take ownership of the CSMP written in consultation with them and embrace them much more at the time of implementation.
Furthermore, the CSMP must reflect your organization and current work practices and not someone else work methods. What I mean is that when you write up your Construction Safety Management Plans, it must be written around your current work practices and the way you run your business. For example, for excavation works each organization may have its own way of doing the activity and some may use different type of equipment.
In this regard, you and only you know your own organization and the methods of work to deliver your projects, you know your costs, equipment and resources available and to comply with OSHA requirements you can always tailor your CSMP around your organization needs.
You can get help from OSH consultants to structure your CSMP, they will look at the plan with an auditor’s eyes to see if it complies with OSHA standards, but they will not help with the best practices of the industry, they may not have the experience in your field; you are the most qualified and experience person in your business.
Another great resource to get assistance with your CSMP is the Internet where you can find lots of “ready to download plans.” However, always keep in mind (as I said before) that the Construction Safety Management Plan must be specific to your organization and specific to each project.
construction safety
OSHA Construction Safety Training – New State Requirements
Posted by admin on Jul 10, 2010 with No Comments
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as Completion Card, Osha Training, Workplace Injuries
in construction
as Completion Card, Osha Training, Workplace Injuries
Christine Harrison asked:
Since 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has helped to minimize hazardous work environments and promote worker safety. As a result, the total rate of workplace injuries and illnesses significantly declined. What’s even better, numerous states have adopted OSHA approved safety and health programs to perpetuate the trend. And now some states are taking it a step further.
Several states have passed a bill requiring OSHA training including: New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Missouri, Nevada, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Similar in each state, the bill requires all construction workers to complete an OSHA approved construction training course. This not only is a smart idea for employers and contractors to provide the training (even if not required) but to ensure a safe job site. In addition, an OSHA citation can be a costly one.
Most recent is Nevada’s bill, signed on June 5th, 2009, which was said to be driven by the 12 construction deaths that occurred along Las Vegas Boulevard in a period of just 18 months. Created to increase construction safety, this new bill requires all employees and supervisors to complete OSHA training within 15 days of being hired. The law goes into effect January 1st, 2010.
Not surprisingly, OSHA 10-hour construction course enrollments for Missouri, New York and surrounding states have dramatically increased over the last few months. And Nevada is soon to follow.
A new trend? With OSHA training available online, meeting the state requirements is even easier. For workers needing their OSHA 10-hour card, location, class availability and access will not be an issue. Even travel costs and time away from work are eliminated. Students are given up to 6 months to complete the training which provides an OSHA 10-Hour Completion Card upon graduation.
OSHA online 10-hour training can cost anywhere between $89-$125 depending on the course and the training institute you select. Also, certain companies give bulk discounts for signing up multiple students at one time which gives a nice discount to employers impacted by these new state laws.
construction safety
Since 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has helped to minimize hazardous work environments and promote worker safety. As a result, the total rate of workplace injuries and illnesses significantly declined. What’s even better, numerous states have adopted OSHA approved safety and health programs to perpetuate the trend. And now some states are taking it a step further.
Several states have passed a bill requiring OSHA training including: New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Missouri, Nevada, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Similar in each state, the bill requires all construction workers to complete an OSHA approved construction training course. This not only is a smart idea for employers and contractors to provide the training (even if not required) but to ensure a safe job site. In addition, an OSHA citation can be a costly one.
Most recent is Nevada’s bill, signed on June 5th, 2009, which was said to be driven by the 12 construction deaths that occurred along Las Vegas Boulevard in a period of just 18 months. Created to increase construction safety, this new bill requires all employees and supervisors to complete OSHA training within 15 days of being hired. The law goes into effect January 1st, 2010.
Not surprisingly, OSHA 10-hour construction course enrollments for Missouri, New York and surrounding states have dramatically increased over the last few months. And Nevada is soon to follow.
A new trend? With OSHA training available online, meeting the state requirements is even easier. For workers needing their OSHA 10-hour card, location, class availability and access will not be an issue. Even travel costs and time away from work are eliminated. Students are given up to 6 months to complete the training which provides an OSHA 10-Hour Completion Card upon graduation.
OSHA online 10-hour training can cost anywhere between $89-$125 depending on the course and the training institute you select. Also, certain companies give bulk discounts for signing up multiple students at one time which gives a nice discount to employers impacted by these new state laws.
construction safety
Are OSHA requirements for the construction industry applicable to airports?
Posted by admin on Jul 10, 2010 with 2 Comments
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as Airports, construction industry, Osha Requirements
in construction
as Airports, construction industry, Osha Requirements
totallybored55 asked: Im doing an assignment for my safety class and I cant seem to find an answerconstruction safety
Construction Safety and OSHA Compliance
Posted by admin on Jul 10, 2010 with No Comments
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as Construction Employers, Guidance, Safety Compliance
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as Construction Employers, Guidance, Safety Compliance
BusinessDotGov asked: Learn how to recognize hazards and become familiar with OSHA standards and guidance information for construction employers and employees.construction safety