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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. Former No.

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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. Former No.

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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

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In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Out of those, 81 fatalities occurred from direct contact with electricity, likely causing electrocution.

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4 Reasons to Upgrade Your Construction Equipment

Constructonomics

This makes it critical that you inspect the construction equipment regularly so that they perform at their maximum potential every single time they are used. Defective equipment will lead to serious injuries or fatalities, apart from causing system, structural and electrical failures. – Reduced Downtime.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

You can find a variety of products on their website including jib cranes, gantry cranes, or an electric hoist. A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap. Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

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2) Electrical Hazards. Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. For this reason, safety should be the priority when working with an overhead crane and electric cables. Failing to do so is one of the many workplace injuries that can put you out of business.

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PREVENTING REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES

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Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are those which affect nerves, joints, tendons, tendon sheathes, and muscles. Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Lift heavy objects slowly and smoothly, as jerky movements can cause muscle injuries.

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