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OSHRC Decision on Controlling Employer Responsibility

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On Feb. 1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) reversed an OSHA citation issued to Suncor Energy Inc. as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation. The Commission vacated the citations for two primary reasons: Suncor had implemented a robust safety program that met and exceeded OSHA standards. Suncor had implemented a rigorous enforcement program that removed employees from the worksite for a single violation of its fall protection safety procedures.

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The Myth Of Zero Energy And Its Adverse Impact On Prevention Through Design

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THIS ARTICLE IS FOCUSED ON prevention through design (PTD) and why use of the term “zero energy” lockout/tagout (LOTO) for all service and maintenance tasks creates a range of adverse impacts. Examples of such impacts are: •impeding efficient and effective equipment designs when tasks (e.g., setup, maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting) are not considered in the concept and design phases of projects because zero energy is a perceived, yet infeasible, objective for all service and maintenance,

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FDRsafety Shines at National Safety Council’s Congress & Expo

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Last week brought together the best minds in safety at the 2021 NSC Congress, and Expo held in Orlando, Florida. Thousands of safety professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center for presentations, discussions, and exhibits, as well as to recognize individuals who have impacted the industry during their careers. While many companies were represented, few were as fortunate to receive the recognition FDRsafety experienced.

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HEAT STRESS: Expert Advice From Jim Stanley

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As the summer heat sets in across the country, heat stress begins to rise to the forefront of conversations. This silent killer is prevalent in many settings and can take its toll on workers in the blink of an eye. It is key to remember that there are easy ways to combat heat stress and to ensure workers safety from the inside out. We are taught to wear hard hats for head protection, steel toe shoes for foot protection, and safety glasses for eye protection, but what about our internal systems?

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FDRsafety Daily Report

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Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces

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I had the opportunity to view one of the best presentations on permit required confined spaces that I have ever seen. Tom Burgess, MS, CSP, CIH covered 32 slides in 35 minutes before addressing a host of questions. Mr. Burgess identified an often overlooked opportunity for temporary reclassification of an existing permit required confined space. When you can eliminate all hazards before entry, it is possible and acceptable to temporarily reclassify the space as a non-permit required entry.

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National Safety Stand-Down Resources

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This week marks the annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls In Construction. Led by OSHA, the National Stand Down is a week-long event where companies are encouraged to dedicate specific time to discuss Fall Hazards and more importantly, Fall Prevention. With nearly one third of all construction related deaths being caused by falls, now is an excellent time to address such an important issue.

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