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Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling

Pro Builder

Each year 25,000 electrical fires occur in the U.S. Home builders, electrical manufacturers and fire safety experts are on the front line in implementing solutions that can avoid costly damage and prevent injuries and deaths. Fire Administration (USFA). . How does this fire protection work? How much does this protection cost?

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Does OSHA Require Mechanics to Wear Hard Hats?

Work Gearz

Such a job involves risks that can lead to severe injuries. It all boils down to the employer, if they are following OSHA’s guidelines then every mechanic has to wear a hard hat for their own safety. Hard hat as we know is a part of the PPE kit for jobs where there are risks of serious injuries. Resistant to penetration.

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Lockout Tagout Demystified

Safety Services Company

However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. Power sources can be electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, thermal, or pneumatic in nature.

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Lockout Tagout Demystified

Safety Services Company

However, you, as a business owner, can keep your workers safe and reduce their chance of sustaining injuries by preparing and adhering to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) guidelines on hazardous energy. Power sources can be electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, thermal, or pneumatic in nature.

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Safety Tips: Prevent Fires and Burns on Your Construction Site

Safety Services Company

Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. Working with oil, electrical equipment, and even lingering flammable debris can raise the level of risk.

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Top 6 Most Dangerous Construction Activities

Safety Services Company

Regarding ladder safety , it’s important to review selecting the right ladder, proper set up, precautions and emergency guidelines. Most fall and ladder accidents are preventable when following OSHA guidelines. Electrical Safety: Qualified and Non-qualified. Excavations: Trenching/Shoring. Scaffolding.

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Should Diabetics Wear Steel Toe Boots?

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A diabetic patient is always advised by doctors to wear protective footwear because diabetics are prone to catch ailments from foot injuries which can be even fatal. The OSHA safety guidelines require every employee working under hazardous conditions to wear safety shoes in order to prevent the chances of foot injuries.

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