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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

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Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Working with oil, electrical equipment, and even lingering flammable debris can raise the level of risk.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

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Contained within OSHA regulation 1910.212 are the basic instructions for providing guarding on all machines. Handtools must permit easy handling of material without the operator placing a hand in the danger zone. Securely anchor machines designed to be in a fixed location. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

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Contained within OSHA regulation 1910.212 are the basic instructions for providing guarding on all machines. Handtools must permit easy handling of material without the operator placing a hand in the danger zone. Securely anchor machines designed to be in a fixed location. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined.

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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

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If you’re a construction safety veteran, your safety program is well established and falls in line with OSHA requirements. The layers of OSHA regulation that protect workers focus on proper use and installation of safety systems, supervision, safe work procedures, maintenance and more. Electrical Safety: Qualified and Non-qualified.

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Can You Wear a Hat Under a Hard Hat?

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The answer is YES, you can wear a hat under a hard hat, as long as the hard hat is designed for this. Is it permitted by OSHA to wear a Hat under hard hat. OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the USA, have very strict guidelines when it comes to the regulations of hard hats. These can include:-.

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What Is a TPU Toe Cap?

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Well you are bound to come across a wide array of safety toe shoes with safety toe caps made of diverse materials which are designed for unique requirements. They are OSHA approved and can handle the ASTM F2413 compression and impact tests just as well as steel or alloys. . 2) Do not conduct electricity. 1) Lightweight.

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Process Safety vs. Personal Safety

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Moreover, the field has evolved rapidly in recent decades, especially with the implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), as well as a wide range of laws aimed to better maintain safe and healthy working environments for employees. Process Safety. Mitigation Systems vs. Behavioral Changes.

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