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Everyday Employee Safety

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Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. To reduce MSD hazards, feasible engineering, work practice or administrative controls must be used. The best way to gain this knowledge is through education and training.

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

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1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) inspection guidance for Combustible Dust. Guidance for OSHA inspectors when inspecting manufacturers and importers to determine whether they are in compliance with the requirements for combustible dust – 1910.1200(d) – until OSHA addresses the issues in its rules. December 27, 2013.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion. Inspect general arrangement of door and mechanism, mountings, standards, wind locks, anchor bolts, counterbalances, weather stripping, door sweeps etc.

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Safety Programs

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Preventing work related injuries and illnesses should be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Know your leaders: A company must designate leaders with formal safety program responsibilities, such as a safety committee or a safety coordinator. Every companies goal should be zero accidents and injuries.

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PPE for Industrial Safety

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Modern PPE is designed to protect you against a variety of workplace hazards. Musculoskeletal: Back belts, joint braces, and other devices designed to prevent overexertion-type injuries. PPE is the last line of defense, and should only be used when engineering controls and administrative controls aren’t feasible.

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OSHA’s Use of General Duty Clause in a Way Never Intended

FDR Safety

However, the requirement is made realistic by its application only to situations where there are ‘recognized hazards’ which are likely to cause or are causing serious injury or death. The conference reported bill recognizes the need for such a provision where there exists no existing standard applicable to a given situation.

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Top Fines & OSHA Regulations

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Number of Inspections: 623. Number of Inspections: 1,488. Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. Number of Inspections: 1,055. Number of Inspections: 1,461. 10: HAZARD COMMUNICATION.