Accidents Employment Feasibility Injury 
FDR Safety
APRIL 15, 2020
In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? The 7500 lb. What can we do?
FDR Safety
APRIL 15, 2020
In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. While accidents are an unfortunate reality in industry, some involved trained workers being in the line of fire. Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? The 7500 lb. What can we do?
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FDR Safety
JULY 25, 2018
What’s often missed and not understood is the in-between, where tasks are not minor servicing but LOTO is not feasible. In situations where LOTO is not feasible, an ALTERNATIVE METHOD is needed. Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur. Why wait for an OSHA inspection to occur before taking action?
FDR Safety
JULY 16, 2018
This blog is targeting small employers, especially those involved with sheet metal fabrication. OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. Enforcing machine lockout when lockout is not feasible. Policy and training needs to also deal with the 5% where serious injury could occur because safeguarding and procedures did not address the variable.
Safety Services Company
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Is there a plan in place on how to avoid injury, and are there first aid procedures in case of injury. Accident and incident investigation plan. To reduce job-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses, take a proactive approach to safety, and think about how to work safely. Specific training required for the job.
Safety Services Company
MARCH 29, 2018
Musculoskeletal: Back belts, joint braces, and other devices designed to prevent overexertion-type injuries. PPE is the last line of defense, and should only be used when engineering controls and administrative controls aren’t feasible. Back injuries are one of the most common and debilitating injuries in the U.S.
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