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US 'National Safety Stand-Down Week'

WEBOSHA is partnering with key groups to launch National Safety Stand-Down Week (May 6-10, 2024), including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and …

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How to be safe when using hoists

WEBA properly maintained hoist, used as it should be by a trained and competent operator, is generally speaking a safe machine. Nevertheless its purpose is to lift a load …

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Backs and basics

WEBHit middle-age and you will know why ergonomics are important: they help to avoid the bad back or aching joints you get from lifting, carrying, bending, twisting, or …

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US Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

WEBThe Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, also known as the Construction Safety Act, established the committee to advise the Secretary of Labor and …

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The upper limits

WEBFor decades the standards stated that hoists should have upper limit switches to prevent a hoist’s hook block rising too far and hitting the hoist unit itself (commonly known as two …

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Keeping a safe head

WEBIn the USA, section 1926.100 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act states: “Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from …

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How to Protect Employees from Accidents in the Workplace

WEBThe personal injury experts at Ramsdens explain the steps that should be taken to ensure the safety of all employees. Identify potential hazards in the workplace …

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MHIA shows support for 'safety week'

WEBNAOSH Week provides an international stage from which it can illustrate how safety performance is good for business and for life. In the US alone, occupational injuries and …

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Prevention is better than cure

WEBThe answer is yes in the case of both healthy and chronically ill policyholders, Emile Stipp, a fellow of the UK Institute of Actuaries told delegates to the Actuarial …

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The importance of people skills

WEBI wrote a news story recently about COHAM (Centre for Occupational Health in Automotive Manufacturing), located at Ohio State University in Columbus, …

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US Overhead Alliance to launch four-part webinar series

WEBThe Overhead Alliance of MHI will hold the annual Overhead Lifting Safety Webinar Series October through November. The Overhead Alliance represents the …

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US OSHA to announce MACOSH committee

WEB6 February 2023. At the end of last year, the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was seeking nominations for membership on the …

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OSHA announces new administrator

WEBPrint Page Email "Ed has extensive knowledge and experience in workplace safety and health issues that he will put to use to protect workers and promote employer …

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Cab considerations for crane operators

WEBGlass, it continues, commonly covers at least three of the four walls of a crane’s cab to provide the operator maximum sightlines and provide protections. “The …

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MHI CEO on Modex 2022, supply chain and price inflation

WEB24 February 2022. Modex 2022 is back, and with it a 15% increase on exhibitors, leading to a sell-out show, according to John Paxton, CEO, MHI, the largest material handling, …

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UK roping firm acquired by WH Scott and Son Engineers

WEBLifting equipment and engineering services firm WH Scott & Son Engineers (WHS) has completed the acquisition of London-based elevator roping company …

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