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ANSI B11 and risk assessment: The best kept secret in safety

FDR Safety

Risk assessment, or RA for short, will guide you in the application of feasible risk reduction controls. Importantly, RA (especially Task Based Risk Assessment) is a powerful offensive and defensive tool to ward off potential OSHA citations. Remember that the goal of risk assessment is to achieve feasible risk reduction.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

Accident and incident investigation plan. Having an effective workplace safety and health program will ensure you’re OSHA compliant and show your commitment to safety. Fulfills OSHA requirements. You know and understand OSHA regulations pertinent to the job you are doing. Specific training required for the job.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

Incident and accident investigations: Know how to investigate near-miss incidents and accidents. Fulfills OSHA requirements. You'll know and understand the OSHA regulations that apply to your job. Putting training information in writing has benefits more valuable than just avoiding an OSHA citation.

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Safety Programs

Safety Services Company

Accident/Incident Investigation: Accidents/Incidents need to be investigated by trained individuals to understand why the accident or incident occurred, and what actions can be taken to prevent a recurrence. Reports of the incident will be in writing and identify the causes of the accident or near miss occurrence.

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PPE for Industrial Safety

Safety Services Company

PPE is the last line of defense, and should only be used when engineering controls and administrative controls aren’t feasible. In theory, engineering controls are the most effective defense against hazards and administrative controls are the next choice. This is the last defense between a hazard and an employee injury.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) Program: Provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects to small businesses, non-profits, individuals and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. 50,000 (max.) for projects creating at least 100 jobs.

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