A spate of accidents involving scissor lifts has caused the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a hazard alert outlining employers’ obligations and preventive measures. Scissor lifts aren’t just used in warehousing; they also are common in the construction, retail, entertainment and manufacturing industries, among others. OSHA points out that over a one-year …
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Susquehanna Supply Company Inc. cited for willful violations following July incident
Jan. 4, 2016 Williamsport, Pennsylvania, bridge repair company named a ‘severe violator’ after fatal trench collapse at Eyers Grove work site Susquehanna Supply Company Inc. cited for willful violations following July incident Employer name: Susquehanna Supply Company Inc., is headquartered at 2 Rose Street in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The inspected location was a work site just …
Defective Crane Kills Worker
A defective crane at a work site resulted in the death of a worker, according to OSHA. The agency inspected the Vidor, TX, work site of Trans Global Solutions after a worker was pinned and killed by the crane’s boom. OSHA says the operator was unable to control the boom’s movement. OSHA issued a willful …
North Grafton manufacturing plant faces $145K in OSHA fines
U.S. Department of Labor | Dec. 8, 2015 Wyman Gordon employees exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards North Grafton manufacturing plant faces $145K in OSHA fines Employer name: Wyman Gordon Co., 244 Worcester St., North Grafton, MA 01536 Citations issued: On Dec. 4, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited …
Video: Forklift Stability Triangle
Related Forklift Safety Training DVDs: Forklift Safety Training Video on DVD – OSHA Compliance Bundle Review how to inspect forklifts and other powered industrial truck equipment prior to operation, forklift stability, & more. View Product JJ Keller The Forklift Workshop Training Video on DVD This easy-to-use training program helps you fulfill the classroom training requirements …
Can Deaf Worker Safely Drive Forklift? Court Weighs In
Here’s a tough call to make: A deaf employee drove forklifts safely on a daily basis for years. Then, a corporate policy said he could no longer do that for safety reasons. Do you bar him from operating forklifts? And what did a court have to say? Nicholas Siewertsen, who is deaf, worked for Worthington …
Young Worker Incapacitated by Forklift Accident
Related Training DVDs: Forklift Safety Training Video on DVD – OSHA Compliance Bundle Reviews how to inspect forklifts and other powered industrial truck equipment prior to operation, safe operating procedures, & more. View Product Fall Protection Training Video on DVD – OSHA Compliance Bundle Fall Protection provides the information employees need to work safely when …
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Forklift Safety Bundle Download
Click Here to download the FREE forklift safety bundle. Machine Guarding Training DVD Design a machine guarding system now to ensure smooth and safe operations with your employees. View Product Lockout/Tagout: Make No Mistake Training Help your employees understand the seven steps of lockout/tagout, how to complete them and why they are important. View Product …