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Safety+Health - April 2016

April 2016

Volume: 193
Edition: 4

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construction

Staying safe in construction

As work picks up, construction firms must do their part to keep injuries down
March 27, 2016
Tom Musick
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A recent survey shows that more than 70 percent of construction firms expect to add to their workforce in 2016. As the construction market heats up in many sectors, what can employers do to help keep construction workers – particularly new or inexperienced workers – safe?
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workers' comp

Workers' comp 'option' under fire

Oklahoma’s controversial law on opt-out plans is ruled unconstitutional, but the final word is yet to come
March 27, 2016
Kyle W. Morrison
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An Oklahoma law allowing employers the option to “opt out” of traditional workers’ compensation was ruled unconstitutional. But the fight is far from over, and a decision in the state’s Supreme Court could set a precedent for the rest of the nation.
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Tower climbers

'You can't subcontract safety'

OSHA, FCC host workshop on tower climbers
March 27, 2016
Kyle W. Morrison
3 Comments
Deaths among communication tower workers have increased, prompting OSHA to ask for input on how to reverse the trend. A recent workshop hosted by OSHA and the Federal Communications Commission explored best practices for keeping climbers safe.
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