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Bluebeam Tips: Construction Safety Hazards using Pictograms

Carol Hagen

OSHA’s new Hazard Communication Standard goes into effect June 1, 2015 and will require pictograms on labels as a safety measure. These visual cues should heighten our awareness so why not place them on your plans to remind employees as they enter work areas what is present? Why visuals are so important to safety.

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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

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Thus, when choosing a crane, ensure that it has passed and has complied with the OSHA crane safety standards. Furthermore, you must also observe the crane safety practices during selection, such as a thorough visual inspection of the machine, rigging, stability zone, and proper load security.

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Policy Of Cranes and Derricks near Power Lines to Stay until Rule Can Be Changed

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Additional measures include: A dedicated spotter that is positioned to gauge clearance distance with visual aids like line of site landmarks and can give timely information to the operator through direct communication. OSHA Definition of A HNOC Clarified for the HCS. Range control warning device. 2014 Interpretations.

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Q&A On Interpretations of Fall Protection for Steel Erection

Safety Services Company

When it comes to OSHA’s fall protection requirements in steel erection, the final word can be found in the code at 1926.760. But in the application of these rules, there are situations that arise where OSHA has to explain how their regulations work in the real world. high in favor of the connector threshold of 30 ft.

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Q&A On Interpretations of Fall Protection for Steel Erection

Safety Services Company

When it comes to OSHA’s fall protection requirements in steel erection, the final word can be found in the code at 1926.760. But in the application of these rules, there are situations that arise where OSHA has to explain how their regulations work in the real world. high in favor of the connector threshold of 30 ft.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. OSHA 1910.66, CALOSHA, AISC, AWS and local code requirements. Visually inspect for corrosion. Ladder constructed according to OSHA/ANSI standards. Make a visual inspection of the flue and chimney, checking for obstructions.