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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. However, the ability for any management to foresee the thousands of maintenance tasks where a skilled worker must deal with gravity is not practicable nor feasible. What can we do?

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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. However, the ability for any management to foresee the thousands of maintenance tasks where a skilled worker must deal with gravity is not practicable nor feasible. What can we do?

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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

FDRsafety supports and promotes employers developing strong safety policies, training their employees and enforcing those policies. However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. Enforcing machine lockout when lockout is not feasible. Using words like “Always…” in the policy. Let’s explore #5.

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Safety Programs

Safety Services Company

Preventing work related injuries and illnesses should be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Wearing PPE always when working in areas where there is a possible danger of injury. Reporting ALL injuries, no matter how slight, immediately and seeking treatment promptly. Establishing Safety Programs.

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Top Fines & OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. The quality of training and training requirements may become an issue in legal cases where a defense of unpreventable employee misconduct is raised. Average Fine: $511.00.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

Is there a plan in place on how to avoid injury, and are there first aid procedures in case of injury. To reduce job-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses, take a proactive approach to safety, and think about how to work safely. Department of Labor estimates that around 85% of workplace injuries are avoidable.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. Why Education and Training?

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