Effective November 2013, LP Management Services has opened a new regional office in Wilmington, DE to fulfill the demand for safety training services and operational services on the east coast. LP Management Services has positioned a Safety and Operations Training Consultant in the area who will be guiding LP Management Services’ efforts to fulfill clients’…
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PART ONE: HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) adopted the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in its revised Hazard Communication Standard [29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.1200] on March 26, 2012. GHS is an internationally agreed-upon system designed to ensure consistent global classification and labeling…
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Under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, employers are required to provide employees a place of employment that “is free from recognizable hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to employees.” A serious violation may carry a penalty from $7,000…
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers shall ensure electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. The cost of an OSHA workplace safety notice of violation (NOV) can range from $11,000.00 for an electrical safety violation to millions for violations…
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Safety is crucial throughout all stages of commercial construction. From planning to construction to operations – taking proper precautions to safeguard lives, secure data and protect property is not only in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), but it is also the right thing to do to mitigate loss of human lives,…
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Motor failure can cause severe problems; having a comprehensive plan for approaching the problem in a safe manner is imperative. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires under its safety required work practices that employers shall ensure electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm…
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