Accidents Feasibility Injury Risk 
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
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. Risk assessment is done with a clipboard and pencil on the factory floor.
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FDR Safety
JUNE 23, 2014
The article went on to offer the following ideas: “How can these risks be minimised? that prevents the machine from starting while open will remove or significantly reduce most lathe safety risks…. This is the reason for my constant use of Task Based Risk Assessment (TaBRA). Accident Prevention' I agree – partially.
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Recent cases (both OSHA and personal injury) suggest that industry’s quest to mandate employee performance may ignore the real world where workers encounter variables, and strict interpretation of the policy would literally prevent the work from being done. Enforcing machine lockout when lockout is not feasible. Let’s explore #5.
Safety Services Company
AUGUST 6, 2021
So is understanding the potential risks ahead of time for any work that you are doing. However, while learning standards, it’s also important to consider what is feasible, since the practicality of implementing standards in the field isn’t always considered in the creation of those standards. 2 — Not all accidents are preventable.
Safety Services Company
MAY 10, 2018
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.
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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