OSHA Hazard Alert Reports Preventable Incidents That CertifyMeOnline.com Aims to Address
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Press Releases Certify Me Online Press Release Share Blog Receive press releases from Certify Me Online: By Email PDF Version RSS Feeds: OSHA Hazard Alert Reports Preventable Incidents That CertifyMeOnline.com Aims to Address OSHA’s investigation found that a majority of these injuries and fatalities were the result of employers not addressing Proper use of aerial lifts includes maintaining the equipment, following the manufacturer’s instructions, providing workers training and needed personal protective equipment, and implementing safe work practices.“Safety is at the core of what we do at CertifyMeOnline.net,” says Tom Wilkerson owner of OSHA standards employers are required to protect workers from hazards associated with operating equipment.Additionally, workers have the right to receive information and training in a language they understand regarding workplace hazards, methods to prevent them and the OSHA standards that apply to the operation of equipment.Phoenix, AZ, May 30, 2017 --( PR.com )-- In the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s latest Hazard Alert, a report of recommendations and descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards, it was reported that in a one-year period 10 preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries due to aerial lifts were investigated.OSHA’s investigation found that a majority of these injuries and fatalities were the result of employers not addressing fall protection , stabilization and positioning of equipment.Additionally, workers have the right to receive information and training in a language they understand regarding workplace hazards, methods to prevent them and the OSHA standards that apply to the operation of equipment.