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Common Sense Workplace Safety

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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.

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OSHA Fall Protection

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Most injuries on the jobsite happen because people aren’t using safe work practices. Poor training, carelessness, inattention, not implementing the necessary safeguards and not wearing the right PPE are the primary causes of on-the-job accidents. However, this may be the best approach when the other strategies aren’t feasible.

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OSHA Fall Protection

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Most injuries on the jobsite happen because people aren’t using safe work practices. Poor training, carelessness, inattention, not implementing the necessary safeguards and not wearing the right PPE are the primary causes of on-the-job accidents. However, this may be the best approach when the other strategies aren’t feasible.

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Safety Programs

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Preventing work related injuries and illnesses should be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Wearing PPE always when working in areas where there is a possible danger of injury. Reporting ALL injuries, no matter how slight, immediately and seeking treatment promptly. Establishing Safety Programs.

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PPE for Industrial Safety

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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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