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U.S. appeals court rules against OSHA on machine guards

FDR Safety

A federal appeals court has ruled against OSHA in a case stemming from a fatal accident involving a lathe at a manufacturing plant, saying that the agency’s interpretation of its regulations on machine guards “strains a common sense reading.”. The accident at a Loren Cook Co. The 8th U.S. The post U.S.

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Who Needs OSHA 10 Training vs OSHA 30 Training?

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The OSHA Outreach Training Program, commonly referred to as OSHA 10 Training and OSHA 30 Training, provides workers with basic training about some of the most common health and safety hazards on the job. It helps reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the workplace. OSHA Outreach Training Content.

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#6 POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS: UNDERSTANDING TOP OSHA VIOLATIONS OF 2013

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Violations of OSHA’s general industry regulations for Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178), or forklifts went up from 1,993 in 2012, (7th most cited regulation) to 3,340 in 2013, (6th most citations). Employee involved in an accident or near-miss. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined. Developing A Training Program.

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OSHA Testing Can Reduce Employer Liability, Saves Companies Money

Construction Law Monitor

He is a specialist New York accident lawyer and the proprietor of the Ginarte Law firm. million workers suffer serious injury or illness related to their jobs, according to a white paper published by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA).While Reduced Employer Liability.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

Contained within OSHA regulation 1910.212 are the basic instructions for providing guarding on all machines. The regulation is also a very succinct rule with four main points. Securely anchor machines designed to be in a fixed location. Beyond the regulation, OSHA provides the following guidance on safeguarding machinery.

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#4 Respiratory Protection: Understanding Top OSHA Violations of 2013

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With 3,879 citations in 2013, General Industry regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection was the fourth highest cited violation for the last fiscal year. Just two examples of OSHA inspections resulting in serious violations gives insight. Unknown exposure levels or exposures to substances without an OSHA PEL.

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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

Safety Services Company

If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. Regularly reviewing and training employees to the standard of the applicable codes and regulations is a proactive way to ensure compliance. Fix the Six. Electrical Safety: Qualified and Non-qualified. Scaffolding.

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