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Forklift Safety For A Better Tomorrow
Year after year, powered industrial trucks or “forklifts” make there way onto OSHA’s top ten most cited violations. Either the forklift is not in optimal working condition, or the operators do not have adequate training. The top 10 list also includes: – Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): 6,072 violations – Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 4,176 …
Scissor Lift Accidents Spur OSHA to Issue Hazard Warning
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 …
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 …