Commercial Construction & Renovation

JAN-FEB 2014

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94 CommerCial ConstruCtion & renovation — January : February 2014 Among the most frequently cited OSHA violations are the "Fatal Form" – falls, electrocutions, struck by an object and caught in between machinery. OSHA requires that employers maintain a safe work environment, free of hazards and known dangers. For a construction compa- ny, this means making sure that workers are sent to job sites that are safe, free from hazards, and include protec- tion from accidental falls. Hand tools and automated equipment must be in safe operating condi- tion, safety equipment must be available and all employees must be properly trained to avoid dangerous situations. Many employers make the mistake of not developing, maintaining and com- municating written safety standards and rules. But having discovered potential hazards, employers would disregard such problems at their own peril. OSHA expects that employers not only address hazardous conditions promptly, but also follow up on their corrective actions to be sure that these situations have been remediated. are you prepared? Editor's note: Tis article is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily representative of the current state of the law. It is not intended as legal advice and the reader is encouraged to consult an attorney before taking any action. T he Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues more than 40,000 citations a year – many related to the construction industry. With its state partners, OSHA has some 2,200 inspectors responsible for the safety of more than 130 million workers employed at more than 8 million work sites around the country. surviving osHa an inspection By Alex Barthet CCR-JanFeb.14_48-.indd 94 2/7/14 2:27 PM

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