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OSHA extends temporary fall protection measures again

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Interim Fall Protection Compliance Guidelines for Residential Construction, STD 03-00-001), to do the following: Allow an additional good faith reduction in penalties of up to 10% for employers engaged in residential construction. OSHA put these temporary enforcement measures in place Sept. 22, 2011 with an expiration date of March 15, 2012.

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PPE for Industrial Safety

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Musculoskeletal: Back belts, joint braces, and other devices designed to prevent overexertion-type injuries. PPE is the last line of defense, and should only be used when engineering controls and administrative controls aren’t feasible. Back injuries are one of the most common and debilitating injuries in the U.S.

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OSHA extends temporary fall protection measures a third time

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Interim Fall Protection Compliance Guidelines for Residential Construction, STD 03-00-001), to do the following: Allow an additional good faith reduction in penalties of up to 10% for employers engaged in residential construction. OSHA put these temporary enforcement measures in place Sept. 22, 2011 with an expiration date of March 15, 2012.

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OSHA Fall Protection

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Most injuries on the jobsite happen because people aren’t using safe work practices. When everyone recognizes and corrects hazards, accidents are prevented, illnesses and injuries are avoided, and lives saved. However, this may be the best approach when the other strategies aren’t feasible. Why We Need OSHA Fall Protection.

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OSHA Fall Protection

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Most injuries on the jobsite happen because people aren’t using safe work practices. When everyone recognizes and corrects hazards, accidents are prevented, illnesses and injuries are avoided, and lives saved. However, this may be the best approach when the other strategies aren’t feasible. Why We Need OSHA Fall Protection.

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Safety Programs

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Preventing work related injuries and illnesses should be given precedence over operating productivity, whenever necessary. Wearing PPE always when working in areas where there is a possible danger of injury. Reporting ALL injuries, no matter how slight, immediately and seeking treatment promptly. Establishing Safety Programs.

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Common Sense Workplace Safety

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Is there a plan in place on how to avoid injury, and are there first aid procedures in case of injury. To reduce job-related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses, take a proactive approach to safety, and think about how to work safely. Department of Labor estimates that around 85% of workplace injuries are avoidable.

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