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Review Commission Machine Guarding Decision

FDR Safety

The Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission issued an employer-friendly machine guarding decision that is important for employers. The case involved an experienced employee who suffered a serious injury to his hand after he intentionally circumvented the existing guard.

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Four ways to improve job safety on construction sites

Construction Today

Every year, thousands of accidents occur on construction sites, resulting in injuries and fatalities. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that their workers are safe, and to help them do so, there are several ways in which this can be achieved.

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PREVENTING REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES

Safety Services Company

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. If so, how can you alter the workstation or equipment design to accommodate the worker?

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OSH Review Commission: Machine Guarding Decision

FDR Safety

The OSH Review Commission issued an employer-friendly machine guarding case decision that is important for employers. The case involved an experienced employee who suffered a serious injury to his hand after he intentionally circumvented the existing guard. The unanimous decision in Aerospace Testing Alliance (Docket No.

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Are Employers Required To Pay For Steel Toe Boots?

Work Gearz

Is your office or the employer liable to bear that particular expense of yours? The worker himself or the employer? It is the sole responsibility of the administrator or the employer to provide every safety measures to the employee, be it their work-boots or PPE or their safety glasses or head protection. Just imagine!

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Key’s to Preventing Repetitive Motion Injury

Safety Services Company

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well.

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October 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Off-the-job accidents: hidden costs to employers. Employers may be missing that point as well, losing an opportunity to keep workers safe and avoid the significant costs to their companies that come with off-the-job injuries. Motivating workers to be safe – 24/7.

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