Compliance
IN: OSHA: Falls In Construction
Dear Valued Customer, In this issue of “——————————–” we focus on falls in construction. Did you know that more than 800 construction workers die every year while on the job. In fact, falls are the number one cause of fatalities in construction. Falls cause one of every three construction worker deaths. These falls happen in…
Read MoreHow To Protect Workers From Falls
There are a number of ways employers can protect workers from falls, including through the use of conventional means such as guardrail systems, safety net systems and personal fall protection systems, the adoption of safe work practices, and the provision of appropriate training. The use of warning lines, designated areas, control zones and similar systems…
Read MoreConstruction Hazards Prevention Videos
Every year in the U.S. more than 800 construction workers die and nearly 137,000 are seriously injured while on the job. Construction workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards, such as falling from rooftops, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, electrocutions, silica dust, and asbestos. The videos below…
Read MoreWhat is an Injury & Illness Prevention Program?
Your Injury and Illness Prevention Program must be a written plan that includes procedures and is put into practice. These elements are required: Management commitment/assignment of responsibilities; Safety communications system with employees; System for assuring employee compliance with safe work practices; Scheduled inspections/evaluation system; Accident investigation; Procedures for correcting unsafe/ unhealthy conditions; Safety and health…
Read MoreWhy Have a Workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Program?
Why Have a Workplace Injury and Illness Prevention Program? Taking risks is a part of running a business, particularly for small business owners. You take risks in product development, marketing, and advertising in order to stay competitive. Some risks are just not worth the gamble. One of these is risking the safety and health of…
Read MoreCal/OSHA Injury & Illness Prevention Program
If you would like to reduce the costs and risks associated with workplace injuries and illnesses, you need to address safety and health right along with production. Setting up an Injury and Illness Prevention Program helps you do this. In developing the program, you identify what has to be done to promote the safety…
Read MoreIN: Cal/OSHA Injury & Illness Prevention Program
Dear Valued Customer, In California every employer has a legal obligation to provide and maintain a safe and healthful workplace for employees, according to the California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973. As of 1991, a written, effective Injury and Illness Prevention (IIP), Program is required for every California employer. We’re focused on this…
Read MoreIndependent Contractor Defined
People such as doctors, dentists, veterinarians, lawyers, accountants, contractors, subcontractors, public stenographers, or auctioneers who are in an independent trade, business, or profession in which they offer their services to the general public are generally independent contractors. However, whether these people are independent contractors or employees depends on the facts in each case. The general…
Read MoreIndependent Contractor (Self-Employed) Or Employee?
It is critical that business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. Generally, you must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, and pay unemployment tax on wages paid to an employee. You do not generally have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments…
Read MoreKnow Who You’re Hiring – Independent Contractor (Self-employed) vs. Employee
A business may pay an independent contractor and an employee for the same or similar work, but there are important legal differences between the two. For the employee, the company withholds income tax, Social Security, and Medicare from wages paid. For the independent contractor, the company does not withhold taxes. Employment and labor laws also do not apply to independent contractors.…
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