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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. In the OSHA cases, the Agency might suggest that gravity is a hazardous energy to be controlled. The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? The 7500 lb.

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

Where do gravity related accidents fall in the eyes of OSHA? In some cases OSHA is involved and in others, there is a civil suit alleging tort liability. In the OSHA cases, the Agency might suggest that gravity is a hazardous energy to be controlled. The post Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation? The 7500 lb.

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The Complexity Of OSHA’s PSM Standard

FDR Safety

The Summit brought together safety and legal professionals from chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, paper and other industries covered by OSHA’s PSM Standard and EPA’s RMP Rule, with officials from the relevant regulatory agencies. The post The Complexity Of OSHA’s PSM Standard appeared first on FDRsafety.

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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

However, some policies are so strict that they create potential legal issues. Recent cases (both OSHA and personal injury) suggest that industry’s quest to mandate employee performance may ignore the real world where workers encounter variables, and strict interpretation of the policy would literally prevent the work from being done.

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How To Create Effective Safety Signage

FDR Safety

The FDR TaBRA process includes determination of feasible risk reduction for the specific machine and task. With all of this being said, A truly good sign should not only get someone’s attention but should be useful to defend against OSHA citations or potential legal actions. Below is my idea of a good safety sign.

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Good Safety Signage

FDR Safety

The FDR TaBRA process includes determination of feasible risk reduction for the specific machine and task. With all of this being said, A truly good sign should not only get someone’s attention but should be useful to defend against OSHA citations or potential legal actions. Below is my idea of a good safety sign.

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Job Order Contract Procurement Strategy

Job Order Contracting

Other authorities in the organization must participate in its development to ensure that all objectives and interests are met (examples: legal, quality assurance, small business, building users, planners). The acquisition starts with the needs and feasibility study and is complete once the decision has been made to implement a JOC contract.