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osha penalties
Proactive contractors can limit the risk of safety penalties.
Business Management Labor and Safety 

3 ways to prevent OSHA penalties

October 26, 2020October 27, 2020 Blumenshine Law Group 313 Views 0 Comments fines, osha, penalties

Builder and contractors who incur OSHA penalties may be able to get them lowered if they correct the problems that caused the violation.

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most common osha violations
For those companies facing a slow-down in production related to the COVID-19 outbreak, it may be a good time to revamp safety programs. (Photo: Visoot Uthairam, Dreamstime.com)
Business Management Expert Advice Labor and Safety 

Most common OSHA violations highlight ongoing risks

July 6, 2020January 25, 2022 David McLain 536 Views 0 Comments osha, worker safety

For those companies facing a slow-down in production related to the COVID-19 outbreak, it may be a good time to

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OSHA announced smaller increases for penalties this year. (Photo: Kostyantin Pankin, Dreamstime)
Business Management Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation 

OSHA releases 2020 penalty amounts

February 11, 2020 Danielle Andrus 784 Views 0 Comments osha

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released new maximum penalty amounts in January, increasing roughly 1.7%. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is

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osha penalties shutdown
2019 OSHA penalties will increase when the shutdown ends. (Photo: Kostayantin Pankin, Dreamstime)
Business Management Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation 

Shutdown slows annual increase of OSHA penalties

January 18, 2019January 23, 2019 Danielle Andrus 737 Views 0 Comments osha, worker safety

New penalty levels will be implemented when shutdown ends and final rule can be published in the federal register. Danielle

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(Photo: Oliver Sved, Dreamstime)
Industry and Economy Labor and Safety 

Workplace deaths decline in 2017, but Colorado construction deaths rise

January 18, 2019January 21, 2019 Amy Guettler 1146 Views 0 Comments construction industry, osha, trends, worker safety

Falls and opioid use continue to present major threats to workplace safety. Amy GuettlerAmy Guettler is a freelance writing, editing,

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heat-exposure safety standard
OSHA doesn’t have a specific heat-related standard, but it does require that employers protect workers from known safety hazards. (Photo: Photographerlondon, Dreamstime)
Business Management Labor and Safety 

Summer stress: Protecting workers from heat exposure

August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 Danielle Andrus 2434 Views 0 Comments niosh, osha

Outdoor workers must consider their risk of heat-related illnesses or death. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the managing editor of Colorado

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osha heat stress
Worker groups are petitioning OSHA to adopt a heat-stress standard. (Photo: Aliaksandr Barouski, Dreamstime)
Business Management Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation 

Worker groups petition OSHA for heat-stress standard

August 14, 2018January 14, 2020 Danielle Andrus 1178 Views 0 Comments osha, safe and sound week

In mid-July, a coalition of groups petitioned OSHA to adopt a standard for protecting workers from extreme heat. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus

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osha safe and sound week
Safe and Sound Week starts Monday. (Image: OSHA)
Build Insurance and Risk Management Labor and Safety 

Safe and Sound Week starts Aug. 13

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 Danielle Andrus 1327 Views 0 Comments osha, safe and sound week, safety week

Visit OSHA campaign website to download resources and host your own safety event. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the managing editor

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house crane construction
OSHA's new rule would require employers to conduct ongoing evaluations of operators.
Business Management Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation 

OSHA extends crane safety rule comment period

June 15, 2018 Danielle Andrus 810 Views 0 Comments osha

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced on Friday that it has extended the comment period regarding a proposed crane

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house crane construction
OSHA's new rule would require employers to conduct ongoing evaluations of operators.
Business Management Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation 

OSHA issues proposed crane safety rule

May 29, 2018May 31, 2018 Danielle Andrus 821 Views 0 Comments osha

OSHA’s new rule would require employers to conduct ongoing evaluations of operators. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the managing editor of

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