Every year OSHA publishes a list of the Top 10 violations, while many of them deal with the construction industry, some do impact machining. Beyond the financial cost, failing to comply with OSHA regulations can endanger employees in a time where every head counts. The top areas of violations in machining are:
Hazard Communication
Respiratory Protection
Lockout/Tagout
Machine Guarding
Powered Industrial Trucks – In a March 8th news release OSHA is asking for more information on the Powered Industrial Trucks Standard as the Agency is considering an update
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