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One of the most common tools that are used by OSHA is the penalty system, which includes fines and citations. Understanding the penalty system is important for the employees and the employers so that injuries and major accidents can be prevented in a workplace. ...
Scaffolding (29 CFR 1926.450 - 1926.454) Scaffolding standards cover the proper design, construction, and use of various types of scaffolds to prevent falls and injuries. D. Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.500 - 1926.503) This section details fall protection systems, such as guardrail ...
OSHA regulations require that fall protection be provided anywhere employees are working at or above elevations of four feet in most general industry workplaces, and responsible employers make it a top priority to minimize falling risks throughout their facilities. Some equipment like harnesses and nets reduce the chance of injury when someone ...
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Loading docks are very busy places in both human food manufacturing and pet food manufacturing facilities. Trucks and forklifts, people, and other lifting devices are constantly moving in and out of the dock area. This activity creates an atmosphere ripe for injuries. When dock doors are open, pet food manufacturing facility safety rules require that owners and managers install safety gates, ...
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As a business owner or safety manager, you are aware of your obligation to minimize fall hazards for your employees. You faithfully follow OSHA requirements for fall protection, and safety is of paramount importance in your facility. That means you’ve installed guardrails around dangerous machinery, equipment, and materials. You’ve protected the leading edge of elevated surfaces like ...
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Let’s review the most common indoor fall hazards in industrial facilities and the appropriate OSHA-compliant fall protection equipment to address and minimize them. ...
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Mezzanines are useful highly useful areas of any industrial facility or warehouse, but they present an added fall hazard. Workers on mezzanines are always at risk of falling, and personnel nearby are exposed to risk from falling tools, debris, and equipment. Good news: facility managers can manage and minimize all these risks by investing in protective equipment like a mezzanine safety gate, ...
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The rise of e-commerce has changed the face of logistics. Increased demand for fast delivery has led to the need for more last-minute warehousing and distribution facilities. In this fast-paced environment, it’s essential that safety protocols are in place and enforced and that the proper fall protection devices are installed. But where should you focus your attention to ensure that your ...
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With so many ups and downs, the disruptions of 2020 have left many operations and their employees unfocused and out of the familiar flow of a structured routine. Too often, this leads to a lack of attentiveness and attention as companies work towards a “new normal.” This uncertainty can’t be allowed to decrease awareness and compliance with regards to minimizing any workplace ...
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There’s no denying it; abiding by the OSHA regulations and keeping your company compliant is the first step towards upholding your employees’ safety. But that’s just the beginning. When dealing with fall protection, the most dangerous workplace-related risk, there’s a need to provide more solidified safety measures for various hazardous areas. This guide digs deeper into ...
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Falls are a serious workplace safety concern, and as a safety officer, you are responsible for providing full spectrum fall protection to your employees, from practical training and education to choosing the right fall protection equipment. But there’s more than one type of fall—and there’s different steps you should take for each. Today we’re taking a closer look at the ...
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Whether you’re a commercial facility owner or a safety manager, you know that it’s your duty to provide fall protection for your employees. Even though you may have a basic understanding of what your obligations are, you could still be putting your workers and your company at risk. That’s why it’s smart to periodically review OSHA 1910, ...
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The sound of moving equipment, workers shifting products, and loading vehicles moving in and out can be music to any manager’s ears—after all, more activity means business is booming. However, the buzz of activity at your warehouse also signifies increased risks, including injury caused by fall accidents. As workers rush to complete orders and keep up with increasing pressure, they ...
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If your facility is one of the thousands across the country shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re probably ticking the minutes away, counting dollars lost, and considering ways to remain productive. There’s no denying that the pandemic is impacting every level of business operations. If there’s any silver lining, it’s that you’ve got a moment to reassess things ...
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In other words, these two factors will not only help you get the job done right, it will help establish a reputation of excellence. Investing in and protecting these two key assets is critical to your success - and a modular guardrail system can help you do just that. Most people assume modular safety rails are used only to protect workers from ...
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Loading dock safety is always a concern in any commercial facility. In the best of times, heavy machinery, elevated surfaces, and potentially dim lighting conditions pose fall hazards to your employees that must be mitigated by safety gates, other fall protection equipment, and more. However, with the ongoing threat of COVID-19, workplaces everywhere are facing new safety challenges, and the ...
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The oil and gas industry is critical to the economy, and like many industries, it has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. But despite the slump, the safety of employees working on oil rigs and refineries is still a leading OSHA priority. Downtime or not, the oil industry remains a dangerous place for workers exposed to chemical, physical, and biological hazards. In fact, downtime might be ...
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The 7th Annual Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls was September 14-18, 2020. Like so many events this year, it was postponed from its original date due to the spread of COVID-19. Even with a major pandemic on our hands, fall safety is still a major health concern. To help keep fall protection at the top of our minds, OSHA encouraged employers to provide stand-downs of their own. This however can ...
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Your distribution center, like all warehouse-type facilities, is full of potential fall hazards. As the facility manager, it’s up to you to identify and correct these fall hazards to ensure that your workers are safe at all times. ...
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To ensure the safety for workers around the country, OSHA is always looking for ways to improve and clarify safety regulations in response to new information, questions, methodology, and technology. With that in mind, they have recently updated some rules, many of which relate to general industry fall protection. Here’s a look at the new regulations and what you may need in terms of ...
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