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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. Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. any one employer could have in their facility. Why is it so difficult to cite gravity related accidents?

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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. Examples include: A skilled worker setting up a frame for welding and fabrication and a 400 lb. any one employer could have in their facility. Why is it so difficult to cite gravity related accidents?

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Are You Ready For An OSHA Audit?

FDR Safety

This blog is targeting small employers, especially those involved with sheet metal fabrication. Over the past few years, FDRsafety has been asked to represent a disproportionate number of small metal fabricating plants. That’s a pretty high bar to reach in metal fabrication.

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Is 100% Cotton Fire Resistant? (Explained)

Work Gearz

The comfort it provides and the very feeling the material provides makes it one of the most sought after fabrics out there. But some of cheeky employers who chose to save a few bucks distributed work wear made of melt-resistant natural fibers like cotton, silk, wool etc instead of flame resistant materials.

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Can Construction Workers Wear Tank Tops?

Work Gearz

Construction workers have to wear clothes that provide them with more coverage and protection so as to minimize the chances of injuries and accidents at work. . In a dusty and dirt filled environment like a construction site, minor skin injuries can get infected as well. Preventing injuries will save time, energy and expenses. .

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Do I Need a Metatarsal Guard?

Work Gearz

Earlier, it was steel-toe boots that provided maximum safety from workplace injuries. Many studies reveal that major workplace injuries are a result of sharp objects that weigh 65 pounds, falling from a height even as low as 4 feet. If you want your entire feet protected from injuries, then yes.

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4 Best Safety Vest for Construction

Work Gearz

One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. Fabric : 300D Oxford (Front) + 100% Polyester 120GSM Mesh (Back). Tape : 5cm width 3M8712 reflective tape 10CM width yellow 120GSM Knitted Contrast Fabric.

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