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OSHA citing maintenance equipment violations despite low risk

FDR Safety

Many of you may be wondering why, all of a sudden, OSHA is spending an inordinate amount of time inspecting the machines and equipment in plant maintenance areas. However, if you recently experienced OSHA’s increased focus in this area, you may wish you had read this sooner. We are not. Document your findings.

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OSHA Certification

Safety Services Company

OSHA CERTIFICATION 10 VS. 30 HOUR. Welcome to Safe Friday, this week we’re going continue to cover the ins and outs of OSHA certification. This week, we’re going cover the basics of 10- and 30-hour OSHA certification. But don’t forget, OSHA certification is an investment. For starters, the 3-hour course is costlier.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

Contained within OSHA regulation 1910.212 are the basic instructions for providing guarding on all machines. Securely anchor machines designed to be in a fixed location. Beyond the regulation, OSHA provides the following guidance on safeguarding machinery. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined. Safeguarding Machinery.

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States Requiring OSHA 10/30 Hour Training

Safety Services Company

Although initially conceived as a voluntary program, seven states have crafted legislation to make OSHA 10 and/or 30-hour training mandatory for employees. The 10 or 30-hour training programs are in-depth certification plans, created by OSHA and administered by government authorized trainers. Missouri- Sec/n 292.675. New Hampshire.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology. As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology . As part of our continued focus on OSHA’s Top Ten most frequently cited violations to its standards, in this article we will focus specifically on Fall Protection as it is the number one most commonly cited standard for 2018. OSHA Regulations.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

Contained within OSHA regulation 1910.212 are the basic instructions for providing guarding on all machines. Securely anchor machines designed to be in a fixed location. Beyond the regulation, OSHA provides the following guidance on safeguarding machinery. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined. Safeguarding Machinery.

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