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Incident summary: An experienced supervisor neglected to adequately inspect a piece of equipment before operating it. As a result, a critical component failed, and the man tumbled 85 feet to his death. The damage: When it was time to move heavy …

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Heads up: OSHA just threw a big curveball to companies that use online worker safety training. In a recently released standard interpretation letter, a top OSHA official said that the use of online training isn’t enough to comply with the …

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“Joseph operated his forklift truck in a reckless manner,” said Sybil, the supervisor. “That’s why he got hurt.” “I hope you’re right,” replied Kelly, the plant manager, “because Joseph is suing us. He claims that we failed to adequately inspect …

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If you’ve been uncertain about how to handle the increased use of marijuana among U.S. workers and the substance’s effect on workplace safety, you’ll be pleased to hear that two influential safety groups have just released guidance documents on …

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“That machine was powered down while our staffer was fixing it,” said George, the supervisor. “We were in compliance with your lockout/tagout rule.” “Yes, the equipment was turned off,” replied Tammy, the compliance officer. “However, the main …

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A new government report reinforces the importance of making sure piping systems are regularly inspected for defects, particularly in vulnerable areas such as elbows. The factual report from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) detailed the June …

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