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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. Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? Why is it so difficult to cite gravity related accidents? any one employer could have in their facility. The 7500 lb. load came down on him.

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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. Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? Why is it so difficult to cite gravity related accidents? any one employer could have in their facility. The 7500 lb. load came down on him.

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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. Enforcing machine lockout when lockout is not feasible. Using words like “Always…” in the policy. Let’s explore #5.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

Accident and incident investigation plan. Putting things in writing has value in legal proceedings, in employment matters, in dealings with other government agencies, and recording the progress toward achieving a safe, healthful workplace. Every year thousands of workers are hurt or killed because of accidents.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Incident and accident investigations: Know how to investigate near-miss incidents and accidents. How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Everyone needs to be involved in company safety.

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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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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone. The credit is 20% of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT . The maximum grant is $1.5

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