Q: Fall protection is required whenever employees are working over dangerous equipment/machinery at any height. Does OSHA define “dangerous equipment”? A: Yes, OSHA defines “dangerous equipment” as “equipment, such as vats, tanks, electrical equipment, machinery, equipment or machinery with pro...
Construction PPE: What OSHA Says about PPE in Construction, How One Company Achieved Employee Buy-In and the New Developments That Could Impact the IndustryWalter, Laura
While OSHA does require that all hard hats comply with the ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 standard for Industrial Head Protection, they do not explicitly state anything about hard hat expiration. That said, as personal protective equipment (PPE), hard hats do fall under OSHA’sGeneral Duty Clause. This...
High:Lost time incidents, such as those resulting in time off work, are considered high risk. Report these incidents to OSHA, as they can significantly affect a company's safety performance and compliance. Severe: Injuries that result in the loss of a limb or eyesight are classified as extrem...
It’s important to remember that the perceived severity doesn’t necessarily define the preparation necessary. Just because a person has twisted an ankle does not mean we can forego the hazard assessment and personal protective equipment, and cast the rescue plan aside. A pre-determined minimum pr...
Define what it means to be in the “line of fire” Understand the purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Identify line-of-fire hazards Describe how to protect yourself and others from line-of-fire hazards What Is a Tagline? According to theOSHA 1926.1401standard, “a tagline is a rope ...
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such as injury or discipline. A new way to define and measure desired safety performance is needed. These new expectations must be clearly communicated and understood by all. Then, positive reinforcement must be provided when those desired behaviors occur. This does not mean trinkets or giveaways...
The objectives of this research were to define, classify, and establish a conceptual framework for the safety variables utilised in the construction industry. This was done to address many difficulties with working conditions in the construction industry that were relevant to construction safety. To ...