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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? Why is it so difficult to cite gravity related accidents? Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? Why is it so difficult to cite gravity related accidents? Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb.

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Construction project management 101 – Checklist

Lets Build

Additionally, the basics and essentials of budgeting, finance, organisation, scheduling, conflicts, and legal issues are also covered by the project manager. At the start of any project, a business case must be created and evaluated to ascertain the feasibility of the project. Stakeholders then perform feasibility testing accordingly.

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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. Enforcing machine lockout when lockout is not feasible. FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. Using words like “Always…” in the policy. Let’s explore #5.

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5 Success Factors for Construction Firms

Construction Marketing

Unanticipated events- accidents, severe weather, shipping delays. Although we want to document everything, it’s not feasible. Benefit: Documentation builds your defense, but avoiding all together avoids costly legal fees. With close monitoring of projects, potential legal issues can be avoided. Document Only What Matters.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

Accident and incident investigation plan. Putting things in writing has value in legal proceedings, in employment matters, in dealings with other government agencies, and recording the progress toward achieving a safe, healthful workplace. Every year thousands of workers are hurt or killed because of accidents.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

Incident and accident investigations: Know how to investigate near-miss incidents and accidents. Putting it in writing has value in legal proceedings, in employment matters, in dealings with other government agencies and recording your progress toward achieving a safe, healthful workplace. Workstation Ergonomics.

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