Wednesday, October 30, 2013

We've Moved!

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Emergency Showers

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Q:  Are there any OSHA requirements that apply to the placement of where we put our safety showers? A:  OSHA’s regulation regarding eme...
Thursday, September 19, 2013

Welding Curtain Use

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Q: If employees are working approximately 25 feet from welding operations, is it required that welding curtains be used? A: OSHA does no...
Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Entering a Dumpster

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Q: We sometimes have an employee enter the dumpster on the jobsite to rearrange it. What would be the proper protection for this employee? ...
Wednesday, September 4, 2013

OSHA Poster In Spanish

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Q: Does OSHA require us to hang the OSHA required poster in Spanish? A: OSHA regulations do not specify or require employers to display ...
Friday, August 23, 2013

Fall Protection

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Q: Is it acceptable to use a scissors lift from an elevated platform that has perimeter openings of 40 inches around the outside of the flo...
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Written Program Storage

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Q:  Where do we need to keep our written programs - plant or office? A:  OSHA requires that the manuals are “accessible” to all employe...
Monday, August 19, 2013

Forklift Man Basket

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Q:  Can we attach a man basket to the forklift? Also, can it be moved while an employee is in it? A:  OSHA permits the use of personne...
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Workers Compensation

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Q: In the state of Texas; Are you required to turn in all OSHA recordable incidents to your workers compensation insurance? A: OSHA doe...
Thursday, August 8, 2013

Excavating below the trench box

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Q: Are you permitted to dig 1-2 feet below the shoring box in a 4x5 trench? A: Yes, according to 1926.652(e)(2)(i), you can excavate no ...