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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

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For the second year in a row, the construction fall protection regulation, 1926.501, topped OSHA’s list of violations. It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. Take the time to read the regulation summary below, then check to make sure your worksites comply with every part of it. How to Reduce Falls.

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

For the second year in a row, the construction fall protection regulation, 1926.501, topped OSHA’s list of violations. It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. Take the time to read the regulation summary below, then check to make sure your worksites comply with every part of it. How to Reduce Falls.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

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Contained within OSHA regulation 1910.212 are the basic instructions for providing guarding on all machines. It is a broad enough topic that it netted 2,704 violations in 2013, good enough to round out the top 10 list. The regulation is also a very succinct rule with four main points. Safeguarding Machinery.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

Contained within OSHA regulation 1910.212 are the basic instructions for providing guarding on all machines. It is a broad enough topic that it netted 2,704 violations in 2013, good enough to round out the top 10 list. The regulation is also a very succinct rule with four main points. Safeguarding Machinery.

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Policy Of Cranes and Derricks near Power Lines to Stay until Rule Can Be Changed

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The current regulation as it is written puts the cut-off date of non NRTL devices at November 8, 2011. As they start the rulemaking policy for a permanent solution, OSHA will follow this temporary policy for: Proximity alarm use under 1926.1407-Power line safety (up to 350 kV) assembly and disassembly. 2014 Interpretations.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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From the September/October 2013 issue. Rick Perry of Texas for the September/October 2013 issue of Business Facilities , we assumed our encounter would be similar to the informal yet highly informative session we had with him in May at the State Capital in Austin. Texas Governor Rick Perry. By Jack Rogers. Texas is undertaking a $6.8-billion

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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From the March/April 2013 issue. Key Incentives: Emerging Technology Fund, Enterprise Zones, Skills Development Fund, Renewable Energy Incentives, TX Industry Development Loan Program. The company’s commitment to the environment and safety is a top priority,” Cura said. By Jenny Vickers. GDP (All Industry 2011): $1.3

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