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Articles for the Nursery & Landscaping Industries Lack of safe operating procedures and safety rule enforcement, as well as insufficient or inadequate training, lead to tens of thousands of injuries each year. Safe forklift practices through proper use, adequate maintenance, sufficient clearing for travel, and correct load stability are the best way to prevent these injuries... OSHA Issues Bulletin on Dump Truck Bed Hazards Accidents related to the unintentional movement of dump truck beds have resulted in deaths... Ergonomics: Tips to Keep in Mind Sprains
and strains are common in the landscape industry. Ensure that your
employees understand these ergonomically safe tips... There
are approximately 17.5 million Hispanic workers in the U.S., and these workers have vital roles in virtually every American
Industry. The responsibility
for providing a safe and healthful workplace for all employees rests
squarely on the shoulders of every employer.
Employers face some specific challenges when it comes to the
safety of Hispanic workers, particularly in the bilingual training area... Unfortunately,
handling and transporting rock slabs can be hazardous.
Each slab can weigh from hundreds to a few thousand pounds.
An average truck load can weigh between 20,000 and 40,000 pounds.
In response to a number of worker injuries and fatalities, OSHA has
just released a safety and health information bulletin regarding the
hazards associated with the handling and transporting of rock slabs. It is an unfortunate fact that children do get injured, and even killed, in the workplace. Approximately 80% of teens are employed at some point before they leave high school. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that over 210,000 American children suffer occupational injuries every year, and over 70,000 of these injuries are serious enough to warrant emergency room treatment. Teens are consistently injured at higher rates than adults, even though they are restricted from the most hazardous jobs... Common Sense Tips for Lawnmower Safety Unfortunately, lawn mowers can be a source of accidents and injuries. While many of these are minor accidents that involve being burned or bruised, the more severe ones can result in the loss of a limb or even a life. Fortunately, these accidents can be avoided by taking common sense precautions... Working in hot weather is a fact of life for many employees. Strenuous physical activities in high temperatures and humidity have a high potential for inducing heat stress and subsequent illness among exposed workers. It is the responsibility of the employer to understand all risks associated with the work environment and to ensure that employees understand these risks and comply with safe work practices... Respiratory Protection Standard Revisions Effective November 22,
2006, OSHA made changes to its Respiratory Protection Standard.
The standard revision includes a table giving the Assigned
Protection Factors for all types of respirators. This
is a good time to review your respirator program (or determine if you
need one) to be sure you are adequately protecting your employees... Common Sense Tips for Ladder Safety Ladders can be a source of occupational injuries. Many minor accidents involve only cuts, bumps and bruises, but some result in broken bones, paralysis, or even death. Common problems include poorly maintained ladders, unsafe usage, and incorrect positioning. Fortunately, most ladder hazards can be avoided by taking common sense precautions that are also required by Federal OSHA regulations... What's OSHA Doing in the Green Industry? Last year, OSHA issued 161 citations in the Lawn Care Industry, a total of $67,423 in penalties. Avoiding costly OSHA citations requires that you provide a safe workplace and understand what OSHA might focus on in your business. Looking at last year’s OSHA citations can give you an insight into where to focus your compliance activities... |
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