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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft. Cases like this leave us asking “what can be done?”. However, the ability for any management to foresee the thousands of maintenance tasks where a skilled worker must deal with gravity is not practicable nor feasible. The 7500 lb.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft. Cases like this leave us asking “what can be done?”. However, the ability for any management to foresee the thousands of maintenance tasks where a skilled worker must deal with gravity is not practicable nor feasible. The 7500 lb.

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Revenue Projections

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics: We have submitted a feasibility study regarding revenue projections of a parking garage to be built at a sports facility. Is it ethical for us to use non-scheduled events in our study? Feasibility Stymied Dear Stymied, I think this a situation that does not initially involve ethics. Mr. Ethics

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Revenue Projections

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics: We have submitted a feasibility study regarding revenue projections of a parking garage to be built at a sports facility. Is it ethical for us to use non-scheduled events in our study? Feasibility Stymied Dear Stymied, I think this a situation that does not initially involve ethics. Mr. Ethics

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Revenue Projections

Mr Ethics

Dear Mr. Ethics: We have submitted a feasibility study regarding revenue projections of a parking garage to be built at a sports facility. Is it ethical for us to use non-scheduled events in our study? Feasibility Stymied Dear Stymied, I think this a situation that does not initially involve ethics. Mr. Ethics'

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The Complexity Of OSHA’s PSM Standard

FDR Safety

The Summit brought together safety and legal professionals from chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, paper and other industries covered by OSHA’s PSM Standard and EPA’s RMP Rule, with officials from the relevant regulatory agencies. US industry is undergoing a massive loss of experienced workers as “Baby Boomers” leave the workforce.

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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. Using words like “Always…” in the policy. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. Such situations could include: Moving materials when more than one worker is involved.

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