Staying off OSHA’s SVL (Severe Violator List)

By Jake Thompson | September 6, 2023
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Staying off of OSHA’s Severe Violator List is important for any business to maintain a safe work environment and avoid costly penalties. The Severe Violator List (SVL) is a program launched by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to focus on employers who have committed severe or repeated violations of workplace safety regulations. Being…

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Consequences of a High EMR

By Jake Thompson | August 23, 2023
Tired construction worker in a safety vest, header image for "Consequences of a High EMR (Experience Modifier Rating)"

Experience Modification Rating (EMR) is a term used in the construction industry to measure the safety performance of a company. The EMR is calculated by comparing the company’s actual workers’ compensation claims experience to the expected claims experience for similar companies in the same industry. A high EMR means that a company has higher than…

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