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U.S. appeals court rules against OSHA on machine guards

FDR Safety

A federal appeals court has ruled against OSHA in a case stemming from a fatal accident involving a lathe at a manufacturing plant, saying that the agency’s interpretation of its regulations on machine guards “strains a common sense reading.”. OSHA had issued 7 violations against the company and proposed a $490,000 fine.

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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. But I think there is an even better first step – bring outdated regulations into the 21 st Century. Many of OSHA’s standards date from the early 1970s when the agency was founded.

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FAA proposes OSHA regulations apply for flight attendant safety

Safety Services Company

FAA proposes OSHA regulations apply for flight attendant safety. While the Federal Aviation Administration regulations still take precedence in airplane cabins, on Nov. That MOU set out to establish a procedure to coordinate and support the enforcement of the OSHA Act for flight crew and resolve jurisdictional questions.

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WALKING WORKING SURFACES: OSHA RULE UPDATE

Safety Services Company

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. OSHA estimates that an average of 202,066 serious injuries and 345 fatalities occur annually as a result of falls from heights or the same level.

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WALKING WORKING SURFACES: OSHA RULE UPDATE

Safety Services Company

On November 17, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Final Rule designed to better protect workers at risk of falls from heights or on the same level. OSHA estimates that an average of 202,066 serious injuries and 345 fatalities occur annually as a result of falls from heights or the same level.

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Construction Safety Meetings: 7 Key Topics You Need to Address

Safety Services Company

In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers regularly enforce standards and regulations. These hazards, identified by OSHA, are responsible for approximately 65% of all fatalities on a construction jobsite. Falls are another one of the OSHA Focus Four hazards.

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Safety as service for Kevin Moorhead

The Korte Company

OSHA requires anyone working in the construction industry to wear harnesses when they’re at heights over six feet. Throughout his 30-year tenure, Korte had 100+ successful OSHA visits nationwide, a point of pride he’s quick to pass on to the employees. OSHA doesn’t care what you see as practical or not — you’ve got to do what they say.

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