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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

The first three necessary steps when dealing with worksite related accidents.

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Safety measures are essential for protecting workers from injuries. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations are designed, in part, to prevent employers from removing guards from machines and failing to provide safety equipment, employees continue to be injured at an alarming rate.

Machine guarding and related machinery violations are continuously among the top violations of worker safety protocol. In fact, there were 3,050 federal citations issued in 1998 for dangerous machines. Mechanical power presses have also become an area of increasing concern, with industries having high amputation rates under increased scrutiny. Nail guns have been the subject of many product liability claims and lawsuit. Safeguards, shut-off devices, safety circuits and other simple safety equipment can often protect workers from needless and preventable injuries.

The ramifications of a workplace related accident can extend far beyond workers compensation, in some cases companies have been held liable for much more than the presumed cost (OSHA fines, lawsuits, insurance, etc…) associated. We can help, be proactive with the right workplace safety program designed for your business; you can have an accident and liability free workplace.

 

 

 

 

 

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