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Common Sense Workplace Safety

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Is there a plan in place on how to avoid injury, and are there first aid procedures in case of injury. A hazard communication program for any materials present. To reduce job-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses, take a proactive approach to safety, and think about how to work safely. A lockout/tagout program.

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

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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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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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Safety Programs

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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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PPE for Industrial Safety

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Musculoskeletal: Back belts, joint braces, and other devices designed to prevent overexertion-type injuries. PPE is the last line of defense, and should only be used when engineering controls and administrative controls aren’t feasible. Back injuries are one of the most common and debilitating injuries in the U.S.

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OSHA’s Use of General Duty Clause in a Way Never Intended

FDR Safety

However, the requirement is made realistic by its application only to situations where there are ‘recognized hazards’ which are likely to cause or are causing serious injury or death. The conference reported bill recognizes the need for such a provision where there exists no existing standard applicable to a given situation.

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Top Fines & OSHA Regulations

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Number of Inspections: 623. Number of Inspections: 1,488. You need to know about workplace the hazards that are present, how to recognize them and how to control your exposure. You need to know about workplace the hazards that are present, how to recognize them and how to control your exposure. 10: HAZARD COMMUNICATION.