Information on Forklift Training
1. Why do I need to train my forklift operators? The best reason to train and evaluate all lift truck operators is to improve workplace safety. OSHA created a new regulation (29 CFR 1910.178(l)) that spells out requirements for operator training and evaluation with the intent of reducing the number or forklift accidents. Failure of [...]
Posted on February 24th, 2010 by tomw
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration provide regulations for the safety and health of workers in construction, maritime and general industry. Standard 29 Part 1910 gives a summary of the OSHA General Industry Standards. Subpart D deals with Walking-Working Surfaces that are a chief source of injuries and provides regulations regarding the guarding of floor [...]
Posted on February 28th, 2010 by roy
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Needlestick injuries and other sharps-related injuries which expose workers to bloodborne pathogens continue to be an important public health concern. In 1991, OSHA issued the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration published the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard in 1991 because of a significant health risk associated with exposure to viruses [...]
Posted on February 26th, 2010 by roy
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OSHA regulations are designed to protect workers from hazardous conditions and ensure safe working conditions. These regulations cover issues such as recordkeeping, reporting and posting. Standards 29 CFR outline the various regulations that should be abided by. These include specifications regarding production or disclosure of information or materials, protection of individual privacy and access to [...]
Posted on February 21st, 2010 by roy
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Need to get OSHA certification, but not sure of where to start? As of recent, more states are requiring OSHA training for the construction industry. So how do you know what course you need? The most commonly requested OSHA course is OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training for the Construction Industry. This is because it is state-mandated. [...]
Posted on February 19th, 2010 by roy
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Highly hazardous materials, widely used in modern industry, are an ever present source of potential danger during transportation, storage and use. A number of government departments and agencies such as the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), each [...]
Posted on February 14th, 2010 by roy
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What is OSHA 10? OSHA 10 is part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s plan to provide and maintain a safer work environment. It is a 10 hour training course and certification process for construction and general industries. Some states require that all employees must have a minimum of 10 hours of safety training [...]
Posted on February 10th, 2010 by roy
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under the aegis of the United States Department of Labor, attempts to curb work related injuries, illnesses and deaths by imposing rules to ensure safety and health. Many workplaces in the private sector are covered by the federal regulations of the OSHA. States can develop approved plans if [...]
Posted on January 31st, 2010 by roy
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Posted on September 13th, 2009 by roy
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Posted on September 7th, 2009 by roy
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