Massive data file – over 104,000 inspections conducted. This contains SIC code information, a description of the incident that lead to the inspection, and other relevant data (does not contain citation cost). This is from 1972 to Present. If you are good at sorting with Excel, this is for you.
Again, this is over 104,000 inspections, so this is a sheet with 104,000 rows.
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Changes coming into effect as of January 2015. The biggest includes amputations and loss of an eye must be reported to OSHA within 24 hours:
• All work-related inpatient hospitalizations, all amputations and all losses of an eye within 24 hours.
Below are fact sheets and other documents on the new rule.
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Concrete safety toolbox talks – from use of tools to pumping. As with anything from WorkSafeBC – Good Stuff.
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Concrete – Hand tools During Reinforcing
Concrete – Pouring and Pumping
Concrete – Reinforcing – Overexertion
Concrete – Reinforcing – Reaching
A good selection of toolbox talks, plus a template for a written plan.
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Falls – How Long Does it Take to Fall
Falls – Inspecting your Landyard
Falls – Shock Absorbers and Caribiners
A wide range of subjects – including construction, excavation, healthcare, machine shops, plastics, metal stamping, etc. Programs are detailed and include all aspects to create a good program. I may break these down later to individual subjects, but posting now for reference.
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Safety Manual for Extended Care Facilities
Safety Manual for Machine Shops
Safety Manual for Masonry Work
Some surprisingly good programs. These are designed to explain the issue and then set up controls. Great if you need to ‘sell’ a program to a client or management. Easy to follow, with support documents included. From the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation.
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I found good stuff on the subject – this drills down deeper into the subject. Stop strains and sprains now.
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Construction Ergonomics Checklist
Ergonomic Survivial Guide – Carpenters and Framers
Ergonomic Survivial Guide – Cement Framers
Ergonomic Survivial Guide – Electricians
On often overlooked field due to the constantly changing nature of the job – but there is good stuff out there – educate yourself, your employees, and your clients now. In addition to education, there are also reviews of techniques and tools to help reduce musculoskeletal disorders – including a rebar tying tool.
Checkout WorkSafeBC – good people.
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15 Tips to Reduce Sprains and Strains in Construction
Assessing Risk of Sprains and Strains in Construction
Awkward Posture and Excessive Force
Construction Stress in Construction Work
Repetition and Excessive Force
Adding this as a special request from a visitor.
Concrete Construction Pocket Guide
Silica – Controlling Exposures While Doing Tuckpointing Mortar Removal
Silica – Controlling Exposures While Operating Masonry Saws
Silica – Controlling Exposures While Using Hand Grinders
Ergonomics for Concrete Hoses – Skidplates
Ergonomics for Concrete Masons – Spanish
Below is a link that tracks cell phone laws by state. I would recommend that any company with a fleet check this out, and, if you have locations in multiple states, you may have to amend your fleet policies by state.
Your policy should simply be ‘Don’t’ – but if you depend on state laws, here they are.
Here is the link:
safetyresourcesblog.com 