The 2020 top OSHA violations list has come out which is another reminder we need to work on providing a safe work environment for ourselves and our coworkers. In the last year we have worked on some great job sites and some “call me when you're done or need me” construction sites.
Accidents can happen quickly and some of them are long term and some of them are fatal, that is why OSHA is here. We advise our mechanics to pay attention to comply or pay attention to prevent accidents, either way, please pay attention so you're in a safe work environment.
If you are the person working out in the field and see something, feel something, say something. You are the front line. The author of this blog spends more time in the office than the field and we rely on the field's input. Need another person, need different equipment, need anything, say the word and let's get it out to you and/or help you make a plan.
OSHA's top 10 violations list this year includes:
1. Fall protection
2. Hazard communication
3. Respiratory protection
4. Scaffolding
5. Ladders
6. Lockout/tag out
7. Powered industrial trucks
8. Fall protection w/training requirements
9. PPE – eye and face protection
10. Machine guarding
The people that are getting hurt are our newbies as well as the people with experience who can do these jobs with their eyes closed. If you are either of these, be vigilant and reduce your exposure. Who is not getting hurt as frequently are people 30-45 and people ready to retire.
IUEC is having their safety stand down on 4/28/21, so let’s take some time that day to focus on safety and talk to you coworkers. Share stories, close calls, people you know, etc when we are talking about this, it keeps safety front and center and next time we have a decision to make, it may tip us over to making the right decision.
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1. Fall protection
2. Hazard communication
3. Respiratory protection
4. Scaffolding
5. Ladders
6. Lockout/tag out
7. Powered industrial trucks
8. Fall protection w/training requirements
9. PPE – eye and face protection
10. Machine guarding
The people that are getting hurt are our newbies as well as the people with experience who can do these jobs with their eyes closed. If you are either of these, be vigilant and reduce your exposure. Who is not getting hurt as frequently are people 30-45 and people ready to retire.
IUEC is having their safety stand down on 4/28/21, so let’s take some time that day to focus on safety and talk to you coworkers. Share stories, close calls, people you know, etc when we are talking about this, it keeps safety front and center and next time we have a decision to make, it may tip us over to making the right decision.
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