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March 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Temporary worker safety – Are you vulnerable? Employers: If you want to be sure your staffing agency is meeting safety requirements, we can help. Temporary worker safety – Are you vulnerable? It is very important to maintain clarity by specifying safety responsibilities in a contract between an employer and a staffing agency.

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Why do we Wear Safety Vests During Construction?

Work Gearz

nearly 20% of the deaths on the construction sites happened due to not wearing of the safety vests. . Benefits of Wearing Safety Vests in Construction Sites. Safety vests are high visibility vests and have immense benefits for workers in the construction sites. The Negatives of not wearing safety vests. ? SAFETY VESTS.

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4 Best Safety Vest for Construction

Work Gearz

One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. One important piece of gear often referred to as a reflective vest is the safety vest. Safety Vest Material Closure Features ANSI Class Sizes.

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Best Safety Glasses for Mechanics

Work Gearz

If you work with cars or with other types of machinery that require a mechanic, you may be working with things that are in motion and consequentially safety measures become a priority. A good pair of safety glasses can make all the difference in protecting your vision long term. . Comparison of Top Safety Glasses for Mechanics.

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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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Safety Fail; Go to Jail?

Safety Services Company

To prevent and deter crimes that put the lives and the health of workers at risk, the Departments of Justice and Labor announced a plan on December 17, 2015 to more effectively prosecute such crimes. The worker safety statutes generally provide for only misdemeanor penalties. In a memo sent to all 93 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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