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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. piece fell off the fixture because it wasn’t secured A rigger who pulled a stabilizing pin and an I beam slid off onto his foot A journeyman millwright who was under a 7500 lb. What can we do?

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Is Gravity Part of OSHA’s LOTO Regulation?

FDR Safety

In recent months, we at FDRsafety have been surprised at the number of cases involving injuries resulting from falling objects. piece fell off the fixture because it wasn’t secured A rigger who pulled a stabilizing pin and an I beam slid off onto his foot A journeyman millwright who was under a 7500 lb. What can we do?

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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?

FDR Safety

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. Enforcing machine lockout when lockout is not feasible. Let’s explore #5.

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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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Common Sense Workplace Safety

Safety Services Company

Is there a plan in place on how to avoid injury, and are there first aid procedures in case of injury. To reduce job-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses, take a proactive approach to safety, and think about how to work safely. Department of Labor estimates that around 85% of workplace injuries are avoidable.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

Being aware of potential hazards, as well as knowing how to control them, is critical to maintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. To reduce MSD hazards, feasible engineering, work practice or administrative controls must be used. Ensure that all equipment is properly parked and secured for the night.

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