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August 01, 2018OSHA's lockout/tagout standard, 29 CFR 1910.147, explains exactly why employees must be trained. It also requires different levels of training for three categories of employees.
Failing to train workers on the control of potentially hazardous energy can be an expensive mistake. Earlier this year, in April, OSHA issued a willful citation to a Pennsylvania paperboard manufacturer for alleged violations of 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i), the section of OSHA's lockout/tagout standard that requires employee training so that they understand the purpose and function of the energy control program and so they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls.
The citation also alleged that the company failed to develop, document, and use procedures for controlling hazardous energy when employees were doing maintenance on four machines, including adjustments, cleaning, replacing parts, and clearing jams.
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August 01, 2018All too often, hand injuries occur when employees are distracted and aren't focused on where they are or what they're doing. It's incredibly important for employers to eliminate as many distractions as possible.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 1 million workers are sent to the emergency room each year because of serious hand injuries. From lacerations and cuts to burns and broken bones, these injuries can be costly for employers. In 2011, the National Safety Council estimated the cost of hand injuries, and the results may be surprising to some employers: The direct cost of a laceration can be $10,000, stitches are often $2,000, and a severed tendon can be more than $70,000. It's also important to note that these numbers don't account for the indirect costs, like time away from work and lost productivity due to long-term damage, that are associated with even minor hand injuries.
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