Employee safety is an issue that demands attention. Here, we take a look at Verbal Safety Warnings. How valid are Verbal Safety Warnings? A verbal safety warning is not necessarily sufficient as a disciplinary action if an employee is known to have violated a safety policy or practice. Look at how OSHA cited and the… Read more »
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OSHA Update: Machine Guarding in the Workplace
In the industrial machinery industry, machine guarding is a barrier placed on machinery to prevent operators from reaching into moving parts and lowers the chance of injury. Specifically, machine guards protect against: Flying chips or debris Kickbacks Direct contact with moving parts Splashing of metal or harmful liquids Mechanical and electrical failures Potential human errors… Read more »