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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

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Marijuana Regulation at Work. Understandably, marijuana regulation at work has been a topic of much discussion in the media and at the state and federal regulatory levels over the past few years. State and Federal Usage Regulations. DOT Workplaces. Bus and truck drivers. Subway operators. Ship captains. Medical Use.

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

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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.

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OSHA Safety

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The compliance officer will inspect records of deaths, injuries and illnesses that the company is required to keep. Required Daily Inspections – Many types of equipment, systems and areas are required by federal regulations to be inspected daily, and record kept of such inspections. Routine and periodic scheduled maintenance.

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DISTRACTED DRIVING

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In an effort to stem this growing tide of accidents and injuries, many states and federal agencies have implemented regulations banning the use of these devices while driving. What’s worse is that many drivers attempt to program their GPS while driving, which is just as bad as sending a text message or reading an email while driving.

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Online Safety Training

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Department of Transportation (DOT). Calculating the Return on Investment (ROI) of online safety training can be tricky, because safety training doesn’t have an immediate reward involved (it’s difficult to measure the effects of a workplace injury on the bottom line when the injury is only hypothetical). Oil and Gas. Conduction.

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6 Best Hard Hats for Big Heads

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Proprietary gripster dots underneath the helmet allow for easy on/off. It also has grip dots underneath to facilitate both putting on and removal. This single piece of equipment can not only save you from injury but may also save your life. For many job sites, yes you do because there are safety regulations to follow.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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Check throw regulator and spring assembly for tightness. If a condition is found to exist which is, unsafe, or may cause injury, immediate action must be taken to resolve the situation by securing the equipment or area from further use and notifying the building Property Manager / Child care operator. On rotating types: a.