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Feasibility For Machine Guarding Is A Big Deal For Employers and Employees

FDR Safety

Finding safeguards for a specific task is challenging because a physical guard may not be feasible. OSHA AND FEASIBILITY The OSH Act is the relevant law, and OSHA standards are the relevant regulations for most employers and employees in the United States. All machinery contains hazards, and some level of residual risk.

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FDR Safety

Finding safeguards for a specific task is challenging because a physical guard may not be feasible. OSHA AND FEASIBILITY The OSH Act is the relevant law, and OSHA standards are the relevant regulations for most employers and employees in the United States. All machinery contains hazards, and some level of residual risk.

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PTD Before Risk Assessment: A Historical Perspective

FDR Safety

This article presents a narrow slice of history as known by Mike Taubitz, beginning with employment at General Motors (GM). Applying lessons learned from individual projects was problematic because no practical risk assessment methodologies were in use. For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

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

FDR Safety

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. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. Without a documented procedure, a serious injury is waiting to occur.

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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. are all operations that often do not allow use of engineered safeguards like two hand controls, light screens, etc. Risk assessment is done with a clipboard and pencil on the factory floor. For a FREE consultation, please contact us.

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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. Enforcing machine lockout when lockout is not feasible. Using words like “Always…” in the policy. For a FREE consultation, please contact us. Let’s explore #5. appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Cold Stress in the Workplace

Safety Services Company

With winter here, the cold weather is definitely upon us. While this season can be all about warm cider and evenings by the fireplace, there are also some risks that come with low temperatures, especially in the workplace. When feasible, wear hats or gloves can also protect you from cold stress. Adjust your Work Habits.

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