The newly awarded projects address a variety of topics, including crane rigging and signaling; silica safety; masonry; confined space entry; ergonomics; tree trimming and chain saw safety; workplace violence prevention; emergency action plans; hazard communication; lockout/tagout; machine guarding; noise exposure; electrical hazard awareness; PPE; aerial lift rescue; emergency evacuation; safety and health management systems; Hazard
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Read more →The makers of Star Wars: The Force Awakens receive a £1.6 million fine for seriously injuring Harrison Ford and putting other actors and crew members at risk. Occupational hazards exist for movie stars, just like they do for “regular” workers. As the result of a serious injury that occurred on set to actor Harrison Ford,
Read more →OSHA places the Elgin, Ill., company in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program. A federal investigation has determined that an overstressed 40-ton beam fell during demolition of the Touhy Road overpass over I-90, causing the death of Vicente Santoyo, a 47-year-old Omega Demolition employee, an injuring three additional workers. According to OSHA, Santoyo was standing in
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