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OSHA Initiative to Ensure Temporary Workers Receive Safety Training During Investigations

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Because of high profile fatal incidents and a high rate of injury OSHA wants to ensure temporary workers have the same protections and training of traditional workers. Instructors are also instructed to assess during inspections and investigations whether employees are temporary and have received required training.

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Stand-Down for Safety

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In 2013, 291 workers died from falls, with 25 percent of those occurring from a height of 10 feet or less. Businesses should schedule safety meetings to refresh workers’ knowledge of the proper use of fall protection equipment, climbing techniques, and ladder safety. By ensuring proper steps are taken, workers can be protected.

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Download Whitepaper of the Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2013

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Top OSHA Violations 2013 Whitepaper. Are you confident that your business will survive an OSHA inspection without falling for the same violations that account for 45% more citations for the top 10 in 2013? Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013 Reveal Increase in Citations. Fishers and related fishing workers 117.0.

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

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Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules. December 27, 2013. September 3, 2013. June 4, 2013.

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Workplace Death on Rise in Nova Scotia

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Despite a record number of inspections, the number of workplace deaths in Nova Scotia increased last year according to numbers released by the province. From April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013, 10 workers lost their lives as a result of traumatic injuries, up six from the prior year.

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Fire Prevention Week 2013

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This is a good time to check the fire safety of your workplace and home. In 2011 there were over 360,000 residential fires resulting in over 2,000 deaths, 10,000 injuries, and $6.6 Fire extinguishers are required in the workplace and commercial buildings, and must be inspected at least annually. Fire Safety'

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HOW SAFE IS YOUR BUSINESS?

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Most successful businesses understand the consequences of inadequate safety, and it’s reinforced by the data that shows proper safety training and practices reduce insurance, lost time, and turnover costs. A frequently overlooked resource for improving your workplace safety is to take advantage of the OSHA consultation program.

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