- Scaffolding, general requirements, construction — In a Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) study, 72% of workers injured in scaffold accidents attributed the accident either to the planking or support giving way, or to the employee slipping or being struck by a falling object. All of these can be avoided by adhering to the OSHA standards.
- Fall protection, construction — Falls from ladders and roofs still account for the majority of falls. Indentifying fall hazards and deciding how best to protect workers is the first step in reducing or eliminating fall hazards. There are a number of ways to protect workers from falls including conventional systems such as guardrail systems, safety net systems, and personal fall protection systems. The use of safe work practices and training doesn't hurt either. The use of warning lines, designated areas, control zones, and similar systems are permitted by OSHA in some situations and can also provide protection by limiting the number of workers exposed to the danger. These alternative systems may be more appropriate than conventional fall protection systems when performing certain activities. If personal fall protection systems are used, pay attention to identifying attachment points and to ensuring that your employees know how to properly use and inspect the equipment.
- Hazard communication standard, general industry — In order to ensure chemical safety, information must be made available about the identities and hazards of the chemicals being used. This would include making material safety data sheets (MSDS) available, and training employees accordingly.
- Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry — Lockout/tagout (LOTO) refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected activation or startup of machinery and equipment. It also refers to the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities. Compliance with the LOTO standard prevents about 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year.
- Respiratory protection, general industry — About 5 million workers are required to wear respirators in the workplace throughout the United States. Respirators protect workers against harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, insufficient oxygen environments, gases, mists, vapors, and sprays. These hazards could potentially cause cancer, lung impairment, other diseases, or sometimes death.
- Powered industrial trucks, general industry — Each year in the U.S., tens of thousands of injuries happen as a result of activities related to powered industrial trucks or forklifts. Most injuries can be attributed to a lack of operating procedures, safety-rule enforcement, and training.
- Electrical, wiring methods, component, and equipment — Many workers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards present in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to the danger of electrocution. There are a list of available resources on osha.gov that aid in recognizing potential electrical hazards in the workplace.
- Ladders, construction — Fatal work injuries involving falls increased 5 percent in 2006 after a sharp decrease in 2005. As reported earlier, falls from ladders and roofs account for the majority of fall injuries and can be avoided with proper training.
- Machines, general requirements — Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness. Safeguards are essential for protecting workers from these injuries, which are preventable.
- Electrical systems design — Working with electricity can be dangerous. A wide variety solutions can be implemented to reduce or eliminate the risk of injury associated with electrical work. Examples of solutions include the use of insulation, guarding, grounding, electrical protective devices, and safe work practices.
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