Safety at Work

It’s safety week at e-conolight^®!

So in the spirit of safety, let’s review OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations and how you can avoid them in the future.

VIOLATION	HOW TO AVOID*
Fall Protection	Note employee work heights and provide appropriate fall protection equipment.
Hazard Communication	Label and document hazardous products and materials for end users. Continuously evaluate and monitor all hazards.
Scaffolding in Construction	Provide stable work platforms and scaffolding. Regularly test for balance, stability and weight retention.
Respiratory Protection	Issue NIOSH-certified respirators and ensure workspaces have proper ventilation.
Powered Industrial Trucks	Train and certify employees on powered industrial trucks.
Lockout/Tagout	Maintain appropriate lockout/tagout products and procedures.
Ladders in Construction	Use appropriate ladders for the environment and work being completed.
Electrical Wiring	Ensure wiring and insulation inspections are completed, and practice proper grounding procedures.
Machine Guarding	Protect employees from rotating parts, flying objects and other dangers through machine guards and actions.
Electrical Systems Design	Be aware of your surroundings and pay close attention to all design, installation and usage instructions.

*These recommendations are not meant to replace OSHA regulations. For complete regulations, please contact OSHA.

There’s still time left in 2015 – let’s work together to reduce preventable injuries and illnesses in the workplace!

Article Written by Andrew S.

Andrew is a Product Marketing Specialist. He aims to bring innovative, high-quality lighting to the market that provides a solution to customers’ needs. By keeping the consumer front of mind, he focuses on providing superior customer service and competitive pricing and delivering the best overall experience and value straight to the consumer.