Safety First In The Field!

Accidents happen. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), they usually happen because companies, or their employees violate safety standards in ten key areas.

• Fall protection: 7,250 violations in 2012
• Hazard communication: 4,696 violations in 2012
• Scaffolding: 3,814 violations in 2012
• Respiratory protection: 2,371 violations in 2012
• Ladders: 2,310 violations in 2012
• Machine guarding: 2,097 violations in 2012
• Powered industrial trucks: 1,993 violations in 2012
• Electrical - wiring methods: 1,744 violations in 2012
• Lockout/tagout: 1,572 violations in 2012
• Electrical - general requirements: 2,332 violations in 2012

To help prevent accidents (and avoid OSHA fines), companies must implement comprehensive safety programs. Safety programs that include policies, employee responsibilities, safety procedures and safety training are critical components that help ensure a safe and OSHA compliant workplace.

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