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March 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

While using temporary workers can help companies maintain financial flexibility, organizations can face significant risks and vulnerability to OSHA enforcement without careful attention to providing those workers with adequate safety and health protection and training. The post March 2015 newsletter appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Top 5 Things You Need to Know about the TSCA Overhaul

Green Building Law Update

On June 7, by a voice vote of the Unites State Senate agreeing to changes approved by the House of Representatives on May 24 (voting 403 for and 12 against), Congress has passed the “TSCA Modernization Act of 2015” that will amend the Toxic Substances Control Act, sending the 66 page bill to the President for his signature.

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Top 5 Things You Need to Know about the TSCA Overhaul

Green Building Law Update

On June 7, by a voice vote of the Unites State Senate agreeing to changes approved by the House of Representatives on May 24 (voting 403 for and 12 against), Congress has passed the “TSCA Modernization Act of 2015” that will amend the Toxic Substances Control Act, sending the 66 page bill to the President for his signature.

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Amputations in Manufacturing – A New OSHA National Emphasis Program

FDR Safety

This Instruction supersedes OSHA Instruction CPL 03-00-019, National Emphasis Program on Amputations that was published in August of 2015. FDRsafety has unique expertise to guide employers in tackling setup questions using risk assessment, documenting infeasibility of LOTO and developing an effective Alternative Method to LOTO.

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Why do we Wear Safety Vests During Construction?

Work Gearz

According to Janice Comer Bradley, CSP, ISEA’s technical director: “Low-visibility hazards are an even greater risk where there are complex backgrounds, as found in many occupations such as working on foot in close proximity to construction equipment and vehicle roadway traffic. According to reports, in 2016, in the U.S

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The Heat Is On

Safety Services Company

Workers who work outside, especially in the construction industry, are particularly at risk for heat-related illnesses. In addition to the physical toll heat can play on a worker’s body, heat can also cause increase the risk of work-related injuries. Risk Factors. The Dangers of Heat Stress and How to Prevent It.

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Is 100% Cotton Fire Resistant? (Explained)

Work Gearz

We have indeed heard lots and lots of praises devoted to the breathability, lightness and comfort of cotton but how exactly would 100% cotton fare in a workplace with the risk of fire hazards. From this mandate that has been in practice from August 2015, OSHA makes it clear that the outerwear must compulsorily be fire resistant.