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OSHA Regulations Don’t Cover Ergonomics — But That Doesn’t …

WEBStewart wanted to know what sorts of limits OSHA places on manual lifting tasks. After all, repeated lifting of heavy loads is a leading cause of lower back pain, …

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Understanding the OSHA Inspection Process: A Guide for Employers

WEBInspections may cover the entire worksite or specific aspects of the worksite. For employers, there’s some good news: The requirements for citations are fairly strict. …

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The Ergonomics Sandbox: A New Way to Prevent Musculoskeletal …

WEBEvery time a worker lifted an object, they increased the risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder. Toward the end of 2013, safety officers at a plant in …

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The Difference Between Federal and State OSHA

WEBThe Difference Between Federal and State OSHA. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the most well-known source of workplace …

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An Employer's Guide to OSHA Recordable Injuries and Illnesses

WEBSubmit Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) by March 2nd of each year. Employers can submit Form 300A online via the Injury Tracking …

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How OSHA Uses the NIOSH Lifting Equation to Address …

WEBExplore the NIOSH Lifting Equation, and learn exactly how OSHA uses it to address ergonomic hazards associated with manual material handling tasks.

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Three Parts of an Effective Workplace Safety Program, According …

WEBHow effective is your existing workplace safety program? According to statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. businesses are …

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The 2022-2027 OSHA Warehouse Safety Program: What …

WEBThe REP for Warehousing Operation began August 3, 2022, with three months of dedicated outreach and education on warehouse safety. Representatives …

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Warehouse Ergonomics: Order Picking and Pallet Building Safety …

WEBThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration has studied the act of pallet building and identified two serious hazards: "Employees repeatedly bend forward …

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End-of-Year OSHA Reporting Requirements for Workplace Injury …

WEBOSHA’s injury-reporting forms are available for download here. This site offers three forms: Form 300, “Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses,” Form 300A, …

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Differences Between OSHA and NIOSH (And How They Work …

WEBOSHA and NIOSH are divisions of two separate government entities. OSHA is an office within the Department of Labor, while NIOSH is governed by the Center for …

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OSHA Standards for Scissor Lift Safety in Elevating Work Platforms

WEBOSHA Training Requirements for Scissor Lift Work Platforms. OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926.454 (a) requires that employees are trained by a “qualified person” to …

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Using Signs and Labels to Improve Battery Room Safety

WEBThe NFPA electrical safety standards, NFPA 70E, also require signs in battery charging areas. Article 320.3.5 of NFPA 70E mandates warning signs for …

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Canadian Safety and Health Regulations for Warehouse Equipment

WEBCanada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86/304) BHS, a leader in battery handling products, offers the most comprehensive line of battery changers, …

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Do OSHA Regulations Apply to Independent Contractors

WEBIn a 2001 standard interpretation letter, Russell Swanson, then-director of OSHA’s Directorate of Construction, made it clear that self-employed workers are not …

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Safe Material Handling and Storage for Marble, Granite, and Stone …

WEBThe story that led to OSHA's publication of the Bulletin covering storage and handling of granite, stone, and marble slabs is a tragic one. Between 1984 and 2006, …

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Stacking Pallets: OSHA Regulations

WEBOSHA addresses stacks of items, including pallets, in standard 1910.176 (b), which states that "storage of material shall not create a hazard," and that "bags, …

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OSHA in the Battery Room — Part Two: OSHA 1910.178(g)

WEBThe sulphuric acid in battery electrolyte poses a significant health risk when not handled properly, and OSHA regulation 1910.178 (g) (6) insists that facilities provide …

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