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Feasibility For Machine Guarding Is A Big Deal For Employers and Employees

FDR Safety

OSHA AND FEASIBILITY The OSH Act is the relevant law, and OSHA standards are the relevant regulations for most employers and employees in the United States. All machinery contains hazards, and some level of residual risk. However, the risk associated with those hazards should be reduced to an acceptable level.

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Navigating Heat-Related Safety

Construction Business Owner

My primary objective is to assist clients in understanding and complying with the stringent regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), guiding them to implement comprehensive safety protocols and strategies.

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Auto Draft

FDR Safety

OSHA AND FEASIBILITY The OSH Act is the relevant law, and OSHA standards are the relevant regulations for most employers and employees in the United States. There is no such thing as being absolutely safe, or in other words, a complete absence of risk. All machinery contains hazards, and some level of residual risk.

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Employers at risk when using construction equipment not sized for women

BD+C

Poorly fitting equipment is a leading cause of injury in service members, according to a recent Department of Defense report. Ill-fitting gear can pose safety risks including snagging on ladders and exposing the body to hazards.

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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Much like when we talked about the importance of heat safety on the job , employers are responsible and required to protect workers from safety hazards, including cold temperatures and extreme weather. Knowing the wind chill temperature can help you gauge employees’ exposure risk. Monitor the wind chill to keep workers safe on the job.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Let’s take a look a subcontractor insurance: when it’s needed, what happens if a sub goes uninsured, and what policies subs can use to protect their businesses from risk. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Employment practices liability. Do subcontractors need insurance?

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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