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Georgia Trucking Company Cited for Safety, Health Violations

Construction Equipment

a solid waste removal trucking company, for five safety and health violations following an inspection at the company''s Mableton, Ga., OSHA initiated the inspection in July 2014 as part of the agency''s Site-Specific Targeting Program, which directs enforcement resources to workplaces with higher-than-average rates of injuries and illnesses.

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Court Limits Scope Of OSHA Inspections

FDR Safety

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. An employee at Mar-Jac Poultry in Georgia was injured and hospitalized while attempting to repair an electrical panel. United States v.

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Court Limits Scope Of OSHA Inspections

FDR Safety

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently found that OSHA could not expand the scope of an injury-based inspection to a wall-to-wall inspection based on the employer’s OSHA 300 Logs. An employee at Mar-Jac Poultry in Georgia was injured and hospitalized while attempting to repair an electrical panel. United States v.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. See you at the National Safety Council Congress. 7 Tips for Building a Strong Contractor Safety Program. Require that contractors provide you with documentation of their safety performance and safety program. How many safety meetings are held?

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Minimize Incidents & Injuries at the Worksite

Construction Business Owner

Minimize Incidents & Injuries at the Worksite. Workers miss at least four days of work annually costing 3.94% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP). • The root cause of workplace incidents . • Trends in the construction industry . • Tips for implementing effective safety steps . jobsite injury. Main Image.

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4 Best Narrow Width Work Boots

Work Gearz

We liked these work boots for their safety features, waterproofing, and insulation. . Work Boots Upper Outsole Safety Features. Georgia Boot Athens Men’s Waterproof Leather and suede Rubber ASTM EH F2892 Waterproof, TPU shank, Memory foam insole. Wolverine SR Men’s Dura Shock 6-inch Safety Work Boot. Steel safety toes.

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Are Composite Toe Boots Good for Welding?

Work Gearz

These safety toes are generally comfortable and are less affected by the ambient temperature. Moreover, they are upto the safety standards and cover up your feet completely making it almost impossible for an electric spark to harm your foot’s sensitive skin. Composite toe can be used to protect your feet while welding.

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