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A Wake-up Message for Employers or An Ounce of Prevention…

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What’s often missed and not understood is the in-between, where tasks are not minor servicing but LOTO is not feasible. In situations where LOTO is not feasible, an ALTERNATIVE METHOD is needed. Why wait for an OSHA inspection to occur before taking action? Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur.

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Evaluating OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard

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It established that respirators are required when these effective engineering controls are not feasible. As part of this program an employer must designate a qualified administrator to oversee the program and ust provide respirators, training, and medical evaluations at no cost to the employee. . use in emergency situations.

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Everyday Employee Safety

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On the job safety is a program of proactive participation between employers, supervisors, and employees; safety is everyone’s business. Putting it in writing has value in legal proceedings, in employment matters, in dealings with other government agencies and recording your progress toward achieving a safe, healthful workplace.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

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Successful workplace safety programs must provide frequent and regular inspections of the materials, operating procedures, PPE, job-site conditions, emergency procedures, safe work practices, hazard communication program (including SDS sheets), and equipment. Constantly inspect your work area for hazards. Hazard Evaluations.

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Cold Stress in the Workplace

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Employers are required by OSHA to train their employees about cold stress and working in extreme weather conditions. Inspect Engineering Safety Precautions. When feasible, wear hats or gloves can also protect you from cold stress. Review Workplace Training on Cold Stress. Adjust your Work Habits.

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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. Representatives of employers and employees. December 27, 2013.

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Cold Stress in the Workplace

Safety Services Company

Employers are required by OSHA to train their employees about cold stress and working in extreme weather conditions. Inspect Engineering Safety Precautions. When feasible, wear hats or gloves can also protect you from cold stress. Review Workplace Training on Cold Stress. Adjust your Work Habits.

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