Remember those old signs that companies always used to have up on production floors showing the number of days since the last industrial accident? Why were those important? Actually, they still are important, and people still use them for …
Was it OK to require men to shave so their respirators would fit properly?
“We were stuck between a rock and a hard place,” said Tiffanie, the supervisor. “If we continued to provide that disability accommodation to those 20 male employees, we would’ve been in violation of federal safety regulations.” “Yes, I can see how …
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Worker trapped in cab as his vehicle sinks in a manure pit
Summary: A staffer being trained to operate a vehicle was killed when the truck lurched forward into a manure pit and sunk in the muck with him still in the cab. The incident: About six weeks after he started working at Shelton Dairy, La Salle, CO, …
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Safety meeting blueprint: Heat stress
If I told you that four people will die today in the U.S. as a result of a heat-related illness, you might be skeptical. But it’s true. A recent analysis of heat-related fatalities by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed that …
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‘He fought to give his best to his family until the end’
Summary: While laboring at the bottom of a deep hole outfitted with trench boxes, a worker was killed when a boulder rolled down a hill and slammed into the side of the excavation. The incident: Martin Torres Lopez, an employee of Kelchner, Inc., …
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You Make The Call: Man’s hand crushed in unguarded pinch point
“Your crew member suffered a severe hand injury because you had an unguarded pinch point on a conveyor system,” said Tammy, the compliance officer. “I’m citing you.” “It was unfortunate that the worker hurt his hand,” replied George, the supervisor. …
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