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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

Things like “always keep a load strapped and secured” makes sense until the worker(s) must unstrap the load to move it. Such situations could include: Moving materials when more than one worker is involved. Transporting, loading or unloading materials with powered vehicles and another worker(s) is in the proximity of the load.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

Accident and incident investigation plan. A hazard communication program for any materials present. Is the use of any machine, tool, material, or equipment that’s damaged or defective prohibited? Written training material will also help to better comprehend and retain training concepts. A lockout/tagout program.

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Everyday Employee Safety

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Incident and accident investigations: Know how to investigate near-miss incidents and accidents. To reduce MSD hazards, feasible engineering, work practice or administrative controls must be used. All cord and cable connections, receptacles, and other electrical devices must be intact and secure. Workstation Ergonomics.

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Are Zipper Boots Durable?

Work Gearz

They are available in a variety of styles and materials and are useful to everyone. If a person is in a scenario where he needs to remove his boots to avoid an accident, he may do so with ease. Once your laces are secure, zip the boots up for one last fit check. If feasible, allow at least 10 hours between wearing the boots. .

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OSHA Fall Protection

Safety Services Company

Poor training, carelessness, inattention, not implementing the necessary safeguards and not wearing the right PPE are the primary causes of on-the-job accidents. When everyone recognizes and corrects hazards, accidents are prevented, illnesses and injuries are avoided, and lives saved. Stacked Material. Down Stairs.

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OSHA Fall Protection

Safety Services Company

Poor training, carelessness, inattention, not implementing the necessary safeguards and not wearing the right PPE are the primary causes of on-the-job accidents. When everyone recognizes and corrects hazards, accidents are prevented, illnesses and injuries are avoided, and lives saved. Stacked Material. Down Stairs.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Sales and Use Tax Exemptions: Alabama also has statutory exemptions from sales and use tax: Raw materials used by manufacturers or compounders. The refund is eligible for taxes paid on construction materials, and machinery and equipment associated with the approved project. Pollution control equipment.

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