Occupational Safety and Health Administration in CONSTRUCTION-OSHA 2023

Construction is a high-hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction, alteration, and/or repair. 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.

Join this session with OSHA expert Gary Heppner who will share his over 40 years of experience in assisting employers to meet the OSHA regulations that apply to their business.  Common safety issues will be addressed with solutions to assist in passing an OSHA audit resulting from a serious on-job injury. Mr. Heppner will also be available to assist supervisors who may have unique safety issues.

Most employers consider OSHA Safety Programs to be just another expense. Is it just another expense? The organized OSHA program can be a profit center. This will be discussed. Current citations for an out-of-compliance safety program can cost $15,000 to $24,000 per citation. There is no need for this exposure to citations.

What will you learn in this webinar?

• Will get an example of how an employer avoided a $150,000 lawsuit from an employee
• What you can expect from following a well-designated blueprint of OSHA regulations
• In California, the minimum citation is now $18,000. In other states, $12,700
• In general, what will be the cost to create a good safety program?

• What does OSHA want to review when they come calling”?
• What you can do to prevent accidents
• What you can do to retain control of an injury once it occurs
• How to deal with supervisors who aren’t sure what their responsibilities are regarding safety
• Why enforcement is so important
• Other subjects that are related will be addressed...
  o How to reduce the possibility of litigation by providing proper training to HR and supervisors
  o How to investigate a reported injury to reduce litigation
  o Some tips I have learned that can be very helpful

This webinar will provide valuable insights to:

• Construction Attorneys
• Construction Company Executives
• Contractors’ Project Management Staff
• Subcontractors
• Construction Managers
• Project Owners and Sponsors