JCB ANNOUNCES DIESEL MECHANIC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

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1 0 12:49JCB Announces Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship Program

JCB North America announced the creation of a diesel mechanic apprenticeship program that comes with a $2,000 signing bonus for eligible new hires. As part of JCB North America’s continued commitment to workforce development in the Coastal Region and following the success of the current manufacturing apprenticeship program, JCB is looking for talented and ambitious team members who have achieved or are currently pursuing their diesel mechanic certificate to join its diesel mechanic apprenticeship program.

JCB North America manufactures skid steer loaders, compact track loaders and defense equipment, and markets a range of more than 300 machines via a network of more than 320 dealer locations throughout the United States and Canada.

“JCB is excited to announce the formalization of our new diesel mechanic apprenticeship program,” said Tonya Poole, vice president of human resources of JCB North America.

“As our business continues to grow in all areas, so has our need for specialized team members, and with the addition of the signing bonus, we feel JCB is demonstrating that commitment to hiring and retaining the very best talent in our area to provide our customers with the highest quality product in the industry.”

JCB also will provide selected team members pathways within manufacturing to include design, testing and product support teams as the business continues to grow. The $2,000 signing bonus will be provided to team members that possess a diesel mechanic certificate upon hire and agree to an 18month employment contract.

JCB offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages and is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Applicants are required to submit to standard pre-employment screening. Interested applicants should send current resumes to jcbnaresumes@jcb.com and include Diesel Tech Apprenticeship in the subject line.

For more information, visit www.jcb.com. 

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OSHA General Industry Standard 1910.28 states employees are to be protected from tripping or stepping into or through any hole less than 4 ft. above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.

Floor holes can be guarded or protected by guardrails, covers and other conventional fall protection methods, according to WeeklySafety. • Walking and working areas and rooftops should be inspected for potential floor holes, including skylights. • Guardrails used around floor holes must meet specific construction guidelines to prevent falls to lower levels and erected on all unprotected sides or edges. • Body belts are prohibited and may not be used as part of a fall protection system.

OSHA Construction Standard 1926.502(b) Guardrail Systems states that guardrails must have a top rail 42 in. high and strong enough to withstand 200 lbs. of force.

Mid rails must be 21 in. high and strong enough to withstand 150 lbs. of force, and guardrail systems used at holes must be erected on all unprotected sides or edges of the hole.

“When used to protect employees, hole covers must be able to support two times the weight of the employees, equipment and materials,” according to a WeeklySafety.com blog.

Hole covers must be color coded or marked with the word “Hole” or “Cover.”

OSHA Standard 1926.501 says that each employee on a walking/working surface must be protected from falling through and tripping in or stepping into or through holes. • Hatchways and chute floors are also considered floor holes and must have protection. • A hinged door may be used to prevent accidents involving hatches and chutes that may be located on industrial floors or roofs. • Removable railings should stay in place, even when the opening is not in use. • When materials are going into a floor chute, protection must be provided to prevent falls through the opening.

“Never assume everyone will see the hole and step around it, or think that caution tape is enough,” said WeeklySafety. “A slip or trip near the hole can result in a serious injury or worse. Proper covers, guardrails and signage must be utilized on and near floor hole hazards.”

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