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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The most important step to take before an OSHA inspection even takes place is selecting a company representative. The company representative is the individual charged with representing the company’s interests during an OSHA inspection. Determining the type of inspection being conducted and the intended scope.

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How Often Should Hard Hats Be Inspected

Work Gearz

If you are in the construction industry and make use of, or supply hard hats to your construction workers, you will want to know how often hard hats should be inspected for safety. Hard Hats Need To Undergo Rigorous Safety Checks or Inspections. This means your hard hat must undergo inspection on a regular basis.

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Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites

Pro Builder

Fran Smith safety director for Cavan Construction , in the greater Philadelphia area, advises workers to never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected. General guidelines to prevent trenches from collapsing due to extra weight include: Transfer construction materials so they are at least 2 feet away from the trench edge.

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Lockout Tagout Demystified

Safety Services Company

Under ideal conditions, the equipment used in the industrial and manufacturing industry is safe to operate and requires almost no supervision. Accidents involving hazardous energy are always a possibility. Lockout/Tagout or LOTO procedures are the set of guidelines that protect employees from the effects of hazardous energy.

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Lockout Tagout Demystified

Safety Services Company

Under ideal conditions, the equipment used in the industrial and manufacturing industry is safe to operate and requires almost no supervision. Accidents involving hazardous energy are always a possibility. Lockout/Tagout or LOTO procedures are the set of guidelines that protect employees from the effects of hazardous energy.

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Guidelines for site layout or job layout at construction site

Construction Cost Estimating

Reduce the number of plants as well as the movement of heavy equipment. Prevent confusion and minimize accidents. Keep a systematic viewpoint for easy inspection of the materials. Type of applicable equipment, 6. It makes the flow of material as well movement of equipment better. Position of the site, 2.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

Accidents can take a hefty toll in life, limb, and material damages. A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap. THE EQUIPMENT. See the manufacturer’s guidelines for information and requirements. Tell Your Friends.

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