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A contractor faces fines of more than $48,000 for fall hazards on a job site. The contractor was cited by OSHA for five repeat and two serious violations. Four employees were found not wearing fall...
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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down from May 2-6. The purpose of the event is to spread awareness to construction workers about the...
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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is seeking members to join its Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee. Six positions are available on Dec. 1, 2016 and OSHA is accepting...
View ArticleFall Prevention Awareness: Teach Your Workers About Fall Protection
Fall prevention will receive its annual burst of attention next month—from May 2-6—when the National Safety Stand-Down happens once again. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)...
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A contractor faces fines of $76,930 from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) after exposing workers to fall hazards. The contractor received a willful citation for failing to provide...
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OSHA issued citations to a contractor who failed to protect workers from scaffolding dangers. One serious and three willful violations were issued. The willful violations were issued because the...
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A food manufacturer was cited for several safety violations by OSHA after a worker suffered a fatal fall. The worker fell 24 feet from a top-tier warehouse rack. The company had forklifts elevate...
View ArticleOSHA’s 3-Step Guide to Fall Prevention
Falls are the leading cause of death on construction job sites (40 percent) and account for 15 percent of accidental workplace deaths across all industries each year. In an effort to raise awareness...
View Article10 Steps to Prevent Slips, Trips & Falls
Want to improve floor safety in your workplace? Follow these 10 steps from Seton to prevent slips, trips and falls in all of your facilities: 1. Inspect Your Workplace The first step involves...
View ArticleWalking-Working Surfaces Compliance Standards
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls from both heights and on the same level are among the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and even deaths. In...
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