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!
