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Calif. law a model for all heat illness prevention programs

FDR Safety

One of the best things I have seen CAL/OSHA do in the past few years is address the hazards of working in hot environments through an updated Heat Illness Prevention law. CAL/OSHA has an excellent web page to educate both workers and employers on its Heat Illness Prevention law. The post Calif.

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August 2016 Newsletter – Big changes may be needed to meet new OSHA silica rules

FDR Safety

6 key steps for meeting new OSHA silica standards. 6 key steps for meeting new OSHA silica standards. Many employers may not yet fully appreciate the impact of the new OSHA silica standards, but it is important they do because most will have to make significant changes to their operations to comply. Join Our Mailing List.

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Second-term advice: Bring OSHA regs into 21st Century

FDR Safety

The first target that springs to mind when it comes to OSHA is the dramatic increase in enforcement by OSHA under your Administration. To resume the downward trend, update the OSHA regulations. A more far-reaching approach would be to adopt a model from some other nations. Getting back on track. More ancient standards.

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Editorial: Open Vaccine Mandate Rulemaking to More Voices

ENR Construction

OSHA should model industry engagement on effort to craft the 2017 silica dust rule to design vaccine mandate that is enforceable—and realistic.

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No Anchorage Point, No Problem with This Mobile Fall Protection Solution

Construction Junkie

Not only are falls the most common cause of workplace fatalities in construction, but fall protection is continually the most common OSHA violation. The Mobile Grabbers are currently offered in 4 different models, allowing a range of 2 users at one time up to 5 users, and an anchorage point height from 22 feet to 34 feet.

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How Much Weight Can Composite Toes Take: (Impact & Compression Test Case Study)

Work Gearz

Are Composite toe boots OSHA Approved? Want to know what OSHA is? The full form of OSHA is Occupational Safety and Health Standards. The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) section which covers footwear safety and health standards is included in the section of OSHA. Now, the question is, are composite toe OSHA approved?

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We Analayzed How Much Weight Steel Toe Boots Can Take: (Impact & Compression Tests Case Study)

Work Gearz

They are recommended and are made compulsory in almost every country including US by OSHA standards. Are steel toe boots OSHA approved? Want to know what OSHA is? The full form of OSHA is Occupational Safety and Health Standards. According to OSHA 1910. According to OSHA 1910. I will explain all about it….

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