What We See
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Noel McCatty Jr.
ach day, our consultants are out in the field visiting small employers in high-hazard industries. From a hazard standpoint, we see it all. On this page are photos of hazards we have identified this year. More importantly, our consultants assisted these companies with correcting the hazards so their employees can work safely.
Adam Marty, PhD, CIH
It is a requirement of OSHA that employees be given a safe and healthy workplace that is reasonably free of occupational hazards. However, it is unrealistic to expect accidents not to happen. Therefore, employers are required to provide medical and first aid personnel and supplies commensurate with the hazards of the workplace. In this instance, there were no supplies available.
Michael Tartal
Winfred Marrero Pagan
Adding additional counterweights to increase the lifting capacity of the forklift shifts the center gravity outside of the stability triangle of the forklift. This modification can result in decreased stability, handling, and steering ability, resulting in the forklift tipping over, the operator losing control of the forklift, the forklift dropping the load, and ultimately struck by and crushing injuries and fatal accidents.
All respirators should be stored to prevent damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals. It is important that employers ensure that employees clean, inspect, and properly store all respirators after each and every use.
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If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service until repairs and the equipment is rendered safe.
