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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. The 7500 lb.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. The 7500 lb.

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Is 100% Cotton Fire Resistant? (Explained)

Work Gearz

The comfort it provides and the very feeling the material provides makes it one of the most sought after fabrics out there. Is 100% cotton a perfect fit when fire accidents are involved or are they just not up to the task? Therefore OSHA do not approve of 100% cotton garments at workplaces that do pose the threat of fire accidents. .

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Are You Ready For An OSHA Audit?

FDR Safety

This blog is targeting small employers, especially those involved with sheet metal fabrication. Over the past few years, FDRsafety has been asked to represent a disproportionate number of small metal fabricating plants. That’s a pretty high bar to reach in metal fabrication.

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Can Construction Workers Wear Tank Tops?

Work Gearz

Construction workers have to wear clothes that provide them with more coverage and protection so as to minimize the chances of injuries and accidents at work. . The truth is that most of these accidents are minor ones that could have been avoided with the right work wear. Why can’t construction workers wear tank tops? .

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Why Do Construction Workers Wear Orange?

Work Gearz

The environment that a construction worker works in is hazardous and uncertain where accidents can happen any moment. Choosing the appropriate high-visibility apparel for the task in accordance with the ANSI standard is a smart first step toward reducing workplace accidents. However, employees must wear and care for the apparel.

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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. When involved in construction, your visibility can mean the difference between your safety and a life-changing accident. . Binding : Sliver Reflective Tape.

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