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Spotting Safety: Earthmoving Equipment Training

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Although it’s impossible to discern exactly what led to this overturned skid steer, an experienced operator can tell you that it can be easy to upset earthmoving equipment like this. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment or machinery. 1926.20'

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

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Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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Understanding OSHA’s Confined Space Requirements

Safety Services Company

Confined spaces pose serious risks such as entrapment, exposure to noxious fumes, physical injury, and suffocation due to lack of airflow. Because of these very real scenarios, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set very strict guidelines for employers and employees regarding working in a confined space.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

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WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.

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OSHA Safety

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There are circumstances when OSHA may give less than 24 hours’ notice to the employer. Employers who receive advance notice of an inspection must inform their employees’ representative, or arrange for OSHA to do so. Employers should always ask to see the credentials and verify by calling the nearest OSHA office. Walkthrough.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Court decisions have made it increasingly clear that employers share responsibility for the actions of contractors when it comes to safety on a worksite, but making sure that contractors follow through can be challenging. A copy of their OSHA 300A log, which summarizes on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Join Our Mailing List.

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OSHRC Decision on Controlling Employer Responsibility

FDR Safety

as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation. Suncor had a specific Turnaround Fall Protection Plan, which required that scaffolding be equipped with guardrails. The two employees of a subcontractor obtained a safe work permit and then performed a job safety analysis.