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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

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Additional formalized training, especially for these high risk topics, is a huge improvement for cultivating a safety culture. Here are the top 6 training courses for the construction industry that address high risk activities: 1. Most fall and ladder accidents are preventable when following OSHA guidelines. With 100 lbs.

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Do Construction Workers Work in the Rain?

Work Gearz

The slippery and muddy construction site can cause the vehicles to skid and cause accidents, so loading and unloading through vehicles are not allowed in the rain. No electrical work is permitted in the rain as it poses the danger of electrocution. Risks involved while carrying on construction work in the rain.

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GRAIN ELEVATOR SAFETY

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With that activity, comes the increased risk of grain elevator accidents. Workers can become trapped in flowing grain in seconds, and more than half of these accidents result in death. Grain bins are confined spaces, and need to managed by a confined space entry permit program to ensure worker safety.

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OSHA Safety

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There are circumstances when OSHA may give less than 24 hours’ notice to the employer. Employers who receive advance notice of an inspection must inform their employees’ representative, or arrange for OSHA to do so. Employers should always ask to see the credentials and verify by calling the nearest OSHA office. Walkthrough.

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Safety: What to do when employees know better but don’t do better

FDR Safety

Whether an employee is talking on a cell phone while working, or not wearing his or her personal protective equipment, many workers have placed themselves and others at needless risk to save time or be more comfortable. Safety becomes part of the job and a condition of employment. Hot, don’t touch!”) Accountability for actions.

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