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Are You Ready For An OSHA Audit?

FDR Safety

This blog is targeting small employers, especially those involved with sheet metal fabrication. OSHA sees great opportunity because your industry does realize finger injuries and amputations that are not realized in other companies where operators have automation and/or engineered safeguards to protect the point of operation.

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OSHA Proposing Several New Rule Changes for Construction Through 2021

Construction Junkie

Among those actions were several involving OSHA and construction. There are currently 24 OSHA related items on this year’s agenda, but only a handful affecting the construction industry: Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal Standard affected: 29 CFR 1926.62 In some operations, respirators are also needed.

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules. December 27, 2013. May 2, 2013. April 29, 2013.

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Cold Stress in the Workplace

Safety Services Company

Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA has laid out guidelines to ensure the safety of employees exposed to extreme conditions. This protective shut down is designed in order to conserve body heat and protect the brain. When feasible, wear hats or gloves can also protect you from cold stress.

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Cold Stress in the Workplace

Safety Services Company

Thankfully, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA has laid out guidelines to ensure the safety of employees exposed to extreme conditions. This protective shut down is designed in order to conserve body heat and protect the brain. When feasible, wear hats or gloves can also protect you from cold stress.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Fulfills OSHA requirements. You'll know and understand the OSHA regulations that apply to your job. How to Promote Employee Safety in the Workplace. Encourages safety suggestions.

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Evaluating OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard

Safety Services Company

OSHA’s respiratory protection standard was ranked as the fourth most cited violation in 2012 with 2,371 violations issued. Respiratory Protection, or CFR 1910.134, was created by OSHA in 1982 in an effort to protect workers from respiratory hazards. The standard consists of the following 13 subsections: A. use in emergency situations.

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