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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. 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? The 7500 lb. What can we do?

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. 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? The 7500 lb. What can we do?

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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

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.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

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

Safety Services Company

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

Safety Services Company

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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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

Incident and accident investigations: Know how to investigate near-miss incidents and accidents. Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. Employee involvement: Be involved in our safety program.

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