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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

Freedom from danger is a wonderful concept, but to make that goal a reality requires considerable planning, training, commitment, management skills, and above all THINKING about workplace safety. Is there a plan in place on how to avoid injury, and are there first aid procedures in case of injury. Education and Training.

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OSHA Fall Protection

Safety Services Company

Most injuries on the jobsite happen because people aren’t using safe work practices. When everyone recognizes and corrects hazards, accidents are prevented, illnesses and injuries are avoided, and lives saved. However, this may be the best approach when the other strategies aren’t feasible. Why We Need OSHA Fall Protection.

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OSHA Fall Protection

Safety Services Company

Most injuries on the jobsite happen because people aren’t using safe work practices. When everyone recognizes and corrects hazards, accidents are prevented, illnesses and injuries are avoided, and lives saved. However, this may be the best approach when the other strategies aren’t feasible. Why We Need OSHA Fall Protection.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

Let’s review the key elements of a proper safety and health program: Management commitment: Managers are committed to making the program work. Periodic evaluation of the program: Managers must review the program regularly. To reduce MSD hazards, feasible engineering, work practice or administrative controls must be used.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Inspect electrical power panel. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion. Inspect general arrangement of door and mechanism, mountings, standards, wind locks, anchor bolts, counterbalances, weather stripping, door sweeps etc.

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) inspection guidance for Combustible Dust. Guidance for OSHA inspectors when inspecting manufacturers and importers to determine whether they are in compliance with the requirements for combustible dust – 1910.1200(d) – until OSHA addresses the issues in its rules. December 27, 2013.

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Safety Programs

Safety Services Company

Preventing work related injuries and illnesses should be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. To the extent possible, management needs to provide all mechanical and physical protection necessary for personal safety and health. Every companies goal should be zero accidents and injuries.

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