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OSHA happy with 2007 enforcement
Fork Talk - 17 Jan 2008 (#343) The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) conducted more inspections and issued more citations in fiscal year 2007 than the year before. In fiscal year 2007 (2007), OSHA conducted 39,324 inspections, 4.3% more than its stated goal of 37,700 and cited 67,176 serious violations, 9% more than the previous year.
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ITA to renew OSHA agreement
Fork Talk - 20 Dec 2007 (#341) The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) wants to renew its partnership agreement with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) next year.
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When it comes to protection, size does not matter
Fork Talk - 13 Dec 2007 (#340) The size of an organisation or business is irrelevant when it comes to looking after employees, says Health and Safety Commission (HSC) chair Judith Hackitt.
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Top tips for buying a used forklift
Mark Ward
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Top tips for buying a used forklift
Your Focus - 13 Dec 2007 (#340) The majority of second-hand forklifts are operated by small to medium-sized businesses that either cannot afford or don't need to buy new. Often, it is left to busy managers to purchase a truck and they are not always experienced in purchasing industrial machinery. By following a few basic rules, however, buyers can avoid the pitfalls and improve their chances of making a great investment. By Mark Ward.
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Climate change – but this one is good
Rob Vetter
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Climate change – but this one is good
Safety First - 6 Dec 2007 (#339) I get reflective at this time of year as the sun sets on the waning days of the past year and dawns on the hopes and anticipations of the future. I like to look at what I did well and not so well to see if I can replicate the good stuff and eliminate or improve on the bad. It appears business and industry have been doing this as well because things seem to be getting better on the safety front.
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It’s that time of the year again
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It’s that time of the year again
Fork Talk - 6 Dec 2007 (#339) Your votes will decide who takes the honours for environment, ergonomics, safety and innovation achievement awards at the Fork Lift Truck Association's (FLTA) Awards for Excellence 2008.
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BITA keeps fees at 2007 level
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BITA keeps fees at 2007 level
Fork Talk - 29 Nov 2007 (#338) British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) members have voted unanimously not to raise membership fees for next year.
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OSHA issues new combustible dust instruction
Fork Talk - 8 Nov 2007 (#335) The US Department of Labour's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new safety and health instruction detailing its policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces handling combustible dusts.
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Farmers shown safe forklift use
Fork Talk - 1 Nov 2007 (#334) A farmer standing on a pallet that was balanced on the forks of a telehandler fell three meters to his death this week. Luckily this "farmer" was a mannequin set up by the UK's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to demonstrate the dangers of working at height and the improper use of farm machinery.
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Can you read legalese?
Joseph Hrinik
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Can you read legalese?
Safety First - 25 Oct 2007 (#333) Joseph Hrinik lives in Michigan (USA) where he retired after 40 years of diversified occupational health and safety experience in both the private and public sectors. He is currently researching regional and national forklift safety legislation and forklift training programs.
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