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December 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

Review the OSHA regulations cited in each violation. Check to see whether the facts of the situation correctly match the regulation alleged to have been violated. Accident investigation. Before engaging with OSHA, it is important to know where you stand: Conduct your own fact-finding. Technical and consulting support.

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Clarifying OSHA Recordkeeping Regulations for Multiple Business Establishments

Safety Services Company

The OSHA Recordkeeping regulation requires employers keep a record of serious injuries and illnesses using the OSHA 300 Log. In February 2014, OSHA answered several questions from a business asking for more details about the requirement to keep a separate OSHA 300 Log for multiple business establishments, 1904.30. 2014 Interpretations.

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Distracted Driving

Safety Services Company

In 2014, 3,179 people were killed and 431,000 people were injured because of a distraction-related accident, with texting being the major cause of distraction. Texting and driving makes vehicle accidents 23 times more likely to occur. Regulations. Distracted driving is a big issue on today’s roadways. 46 states, D.C.,

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

Safety Services Company

This enforcement policy is effective April 30, 2014 and will continue until further notice. The current regulation as it is written puts the cut-off date of non NRTL devices at November 8, 2011. 2014 Interpretations. Here is what has been released in 2014: Cranes and Derricks Near Power Lines.

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OSHA Interpretation: Employees Must Be Protected From All Impalement Hazards

Safety Services Company

This recent clarification on impalement hazards from OSHA on March 18, 2014 is a perfect example why all employers must know and take to heart the General Duty Clause (section 5(a)(1)). 2014 Interpretations. Here is what has been released in 2014: Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Reporting of Petroleum Streams.

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A Case Study Clarifying How To Decide It’s a Workplace Injury

Safety Services Company

This was the situation put to OSHA that they addressed February 2014 in a clarification of its recordkeeping regulations : 1904.5 OSHA Response: OSHA’s recordkeeping regulation allows advice from multiple health care professionals to determine if an injury or illness is work-related. 2014 Interpretations.

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What Class Of Hard Hat for Electrical Work?

Work Gearz

Hard Hats Need To Meet American Safety Regulations. Electrical hard hats must meet American Safety Requirements, and the International American Safety Regulation requirements. It comes in a white, a reflective color, and meets the ANSI and ANSEA regulations. Materials used. Protection offered. Meets ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009,