FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

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?

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

FDR Safety

APRIL 15, 2020

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?

Regulation 156

Regulation OSHA Feasibility Accidents 156

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 136

Safety OSHA Injury Feasibility 136