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Common OSHA Violations and How to Keep them from Occurring in Your New Mexico Workplace
After the industrial revolution, employers start to hire more workers to meet the market demands. But unfortunately, no guidelines for workers safety were available at that time. Until 1970, there was no governmental body in the USA to overlook these incidents, injuries and deaths caused by employer negligence. In 1970, the government approved the establishment…
Read MoreScaffold Safety: Four Day-to-Day Hazards and Ways to Decrease Risk Exposure
72% of workers are injured in scaffold accidents due to either planking issues, the scaffold support moving, or employee slipping down, according to a study by the Bureau of Labor andStatistics. 65% of the workforce is included in scaffold work that is crucial in the constructionindustry. Scaffolds are easy to use, efficient, and effective when…
Read MoreOSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Explained
More than 90 million American spend their days on the job. As a nation, they are our most valuable resource. And surprisingly until 1970, no uniform and comprehensive requirements existed for workplace safety and their protection against health hazards. How did OSHA Form? In 1970, Congress considered annual figures such as these: Job related accidents…
Read MoreOSHA Employee Rights Explained
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was formed in 1970, and it provided workers with a right to work in a secure as well as the hygienic environment. Secure and hygienic generally means that the work environment is free of any danger or risks. In case all the menaces cannot be removed completely, then…
Read MoreNew Mexico Warehouse Safety Strategies Your Business Needs to Know
New Mexico warehouse safety is perhaps the greatest concern looked at by warehouse employees and managers. This concern comes from warehouse laborers suffering from numerous wounds, injuries, and fatalities, with approximately 19 fatalities occurring each year nationally (2015-2018). These incidents can be prevented to a great extent if warehouse safety is prioritized overwork. The most…
Read MoreThe Importance of Fall Protection for New Mexico Residential Construction Site Safety
At New Mexico construction sites one of the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths, falls remain at the top of the list, year after year. As a result of this harsh reality, employers must set up safety precautions to avoid endangering their employees. Employers are responsible for the mitigation of the risk…
Read MoreUsing Scissor Lifts Safely
When operated according to the manufacturer’s directions, scissor lifts provide workers with a safe and reliable platform to conduct job duties. However, Scissor lifts can be dangerous to employees if they are not used appropriately. Businesses are responsible for keeping employees safe. This article details the hazards that exist in workplaces where scissor lifts are…
Read MoreThe Basics of Hard Hat Safety
When operating in situations where falling objects could cause injury to the head, hard hats are essential. Additionally, hard hats designed to reduce electrical shock are also required when working near exposed electrical conductors that may make contact with the head. Hard helmets featuring miner’s lights, reflective stripes for night work, face shields for welders,…
Read MoreNew Mexico Construction Site Safety – Scissor Lift Safety Protocol
Scissor lifts can be an effective tool when used properly in a warehouse. This machine is safe and reliable when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions; however, if used improperly, it can be a serious liability and cause extensive damage. Your number one priority s an employer should be the safety of your workers. Without…
Read MoreConstruction Site Safety – Using Extension Ladders Safely
Falls and electrocutions are an ever-present danger to workers who utilize extension ladders but following basic safety procedures can minimize or significantly decrease these risks. This article looks at some of the risks that workers may face while working on extension ladders and what companies and employees may do to prevent those injuries. The Basics…
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