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Feasibility For Machine Guarding Is A Big Deal For Employers and Employees

FDR Safety

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. Documentation of infeasibility is extremely important because the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) has recognized feasibility when ruling on contested cases.

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FDR Safety

Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine. Documentation of infeasibility is extremely important because the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) has recognized feasibility when ruling on contested cases.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft. load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft. load and improperly used a come-along attached to the load to align and install a precision shaft.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

NCCCO certifications are essential, with over 40 US states recognizing or adopting them for crane operator licensing. These requirements encompass comprehensive training, evaluation, and documentation of skills and knowledge. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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Are You Ready For An OSHA Audit?

FDR Safety

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. Call us before you get hit with Serious or Willful citations. For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

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3 Factors to Consider When Starting the Prequalification Process

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Documentation and Records Required Each prequalification service has different requirements. Contact us , and we’ll take care of your prequalification needs. Based on the hiring client you are working with, you may be able to consider the size or scale of the network before choosing which platform to engage with.