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Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Friday, 09 March 2012 11:30 | Author: Administrator |

OSHA has cited Exterior Stucco Systems Inc. of Wayne, New Jersey, with five repeat safety violations involving fall hazards. If you have taken our continuing education course you will remember about repeat citations. This repeat violation occurred at a Staten Island, N.Y., worksite. The proposed penalties total $61,600. Could you afford a citation of that amount?

OSHA initiated an inspection of the site on Sept. 1 as part of a local emphasis program focused on fall hazards in construction. Just like in our continuing education course where we discuss the different types of inspections, THIS, was a "special emphasis" inspection. As a result, the company received citations for failing to maintain a safety program, fully plank scaffold platforms, provide a ladder for safe scaffold access, remove and replace damaged scaffold components, and properly brace scaffolds with cross braces. Apparently this isn't the first time they've been cited for the very same violations! Do you correct problems timely, or at all? These folks don't seem interested in that!

A repeat violation is issued when an employer previously has been cited for the same or a similar violation of a standard, regulation, rule or order at any other facility in federal enforcement states within the last five years. Due to the high number of repeat violations this company has been cited with, they have been added to the Severe Violator Enforcement Program. More information is available about this citation and this company.

Do you want to learn more about the Severe Violator Enforcement Program?

This article will tell you about how OSHA is interested in raising your violation penalties. Currently the highest penalty is $70,000. The administration is looking for additional sources of revenue.

Your pocketbook may be a good source.....or is it?

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Last Updated (Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:13)

Hallandale Aventura Continuing Education for Contractors

Tuesday, 06 March 2012 13:10 | Author: Administrator |

We are pleased to announce our contractor's continuing education program for Hallandale Beach / Aventura licensed contractors.

If you are a Broward county contractor licensed through the state, or Miami Dade County, you will need either 14 hours or 16 hours of continuing education to renew your contractor license. This is what we do best. We are providing the best value of continuing education you can obtain, and in a friendly, fun and education environment. Our class will be at the Best Western, at Hallandale Beach Boulevard, and I-95. This is very near to the Miami Dade county line, and the city of Aventura.

We start fresh, at 8am and get all requirements DONE in ONE DAY!!

Register for this class to get a terrific value - You may also consider other Miami Dade classes by viewing our South Florida class schedule.

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Last Updated (Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:58)

Workers Compensation Statistics

Tuesday, 06 March 2012 10:24 | Author: Administrator |

In our continuing education seminars, both live and online, we discuss various rules and statistics relating to Workers Compensation and violations of same. We have several case studies of real contractors and businesses that violated rules and got caught. Our continuing education course also includes charts and graphs showing information about trends in construction and compliance related matters.

The Florida Division of Workers Compensation has new statistics that relate to violations and compliance for the 2010-2011 year.

You may find statistics relating to the number of stop work orders that have been issued, and the total dollar amount of penalties levied for various non-compliance reasons.

Here is where you may find copies of all these charts at the Workers Compensation website.

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Last Updated (Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:11)

New Workers Compensation Rules

Tuesday, 06 March 2012 10:03 | Author: Administrator |

The Florida Division of Workers Compensation has revised their rules. This is a blog of new changes that have recently become effective. Most contractors attending our continuing education programs learn many new things like some of these. Our online program also identifies new rules that businesses in the construction industry should be familiar with.

· Rule 69L-6.026, Periodic Reports Rule, Florida Administrative Code, has been adopted and will become effective on September 15, 2010. The adopted rule establishes procedures for filing periodic reports by employers issued Stop-Work Orders for failing to comply with the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S., where assessed penalties exceed $50,000.00. A search for stop work orders can be achieve at this link. As a condition of release from a Stop-Work Order, subject employers must submit quarterly reports to the Department using new form DFS-F4-2018, "Bureau of Compliance Quarterly Report Form," or in an electronic format via the Division’s website to document their continuing compliance with the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S.

This reporting, must be continued for eight consecutive quarters! More paperwork and more forms! We say it is better for you to attend a quality continuing education provider so that you will not miss any items necessary to keep you in compliance.

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If you have any questions regarding the rule, please contact Tasha Carter, Chief, Bureau of Compliance at (850) 413-1878 (850) 413-1878 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rule 69L-6.026 [18K PDF]

We discuss this matter and several other important issues at our continuing education classes.

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Last Updated (Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:12)

NEW Workers Compensation FORM

Tuesday, 06 March 2012 00:00 | Author: Administrator |

Your WORKERS COMPENSATION forms have changed!

We have many different FORMS on our website. You may wish to review what we are making available to you.

Regarding this NEW Workers Compensation form, we are certain you know that a new administration has taken office - a new Chief Financial Officer has been elected, sworn into office and taken control.

The Employee Notification Letter (in English and Spanish) was recently updated with the new CFO's letterhead and is available at http://www.myfloridacfo.com/wc/pdf/EmpNotLetter.pdf.

If you have taken our continuing education course, you know that compliance with Workers Compensation regulations is an important part of what every contractor must know and do! We cover Chapter 440 in our class and spend more than the minimum time on this subject because it is important. Continuing education courses online or with our "live" instructor will help reinforce points of information that you should know.

In accordance with s. 440.185(11), F.S. and Rule 69L-26.004(6), F.A.C., carriers must provide this written notification to injured employees within three days after becoming knowledgeable of their work related injuries.

Please ensure that the updated Employee Notification Letter is being used in your communications with injured employees.

If you have questions regarding this information or wish to know more about Workers Compensation regulations, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (850) 413-1610.

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Last Updated (Wednesday, 22 February 2012 16:04)

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