This document summarizes workplace safety news and events for February 2018. Key points include: March being National Ladder Safety Month to raise awareness of ladder hazards; common workplace foot injuries costing over $17,000 on average to treat; and the top three OSHA fines so far in 2018 totaling over $1 million for violations including fall hazards and unguarded machinery. Additionally, new safety signs were added on topics such as confined spaces and stairways.

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Top Safety News for Dave, February 2018
March is Ladder Safety Month
How to Prevent Workplace Foot Injuries
Top OSHA Fines Reach $1.77 Million in 6 Weeks
What's New at ComplianceSigns: Arrow Signs, Stairs, Space Constraints, more
March is National Ladder Safety Month
Falls from ladders are preventable, yet they account for 300 deaths and
some 20,000 injuries each year. The American Ladder Institute (ALI) has
announced March as National Ladder Safety Month to raise awareness of
ladder safety and to decrease the number of ladder-related injuries and
fatalities. A variety of free training tools and resources are available.
Read more here.
Workplace Foot Injuries: Causes, Costs and
Prevention
Foot injuries are among the most common workers' compensation claims,
including breaks, fractures and heel injuries. A study of over 250,000
worker's comp claims found the average final settlement for a foot injury is
more than $17,000. Learn the causes, costs and prevention steps you can
take to reduce foot injuries in your workplace.
Read more here.
What's New at ComplianceSigns.com
Stairway, Confined Space and Restroom Signs, and Arrow-Shaped
Labels. This month we've added more than 850 new signs and labels on
topics including Automatic Doors, Fire Alarms, First Aid, Confined
Spaces, Stairway Safety and Restrooms. All these signs are proudly
made in the USA and most are available in 6 sizes and 4 materials:
aluminum, plastic, vinyl label or magnetic backing.
See our most recent sign additions here.
Top OSHA Fines Reach $1.77 Million in First 6
Weeks of 2018
OSHA has released information on nine significant fines (over $100,000)
so far this year, with five fines at or over $200,000. Common violations
include fall, confined space and machine guard violations. The top 3 fines
are:
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$281,583 after a fatal wall collapse at a New Jersey construction
company
$256,088 for fall and confined space violations at a Georgia
manufacturer
$212,396 for crush hazards at a Massachusetts foundation
company
See details and the full list here.
Take Care of Company Cars to Improve Safety
More than 44,000 vehicle accidents each year are attributed to issues with
brakes, tires, steering and engine components, according to the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Many of these accidents could
have been prevented with proper vehicle maintenance and routine
inspections. This article gives some key considerations to help keep your
vehicle fleet in top condition.
Read more here.
Are Music Headphones a Workplace Hazard?
We've all heard about the dangers of distracted driving. Now studies have
documented the dangers of distracted walking. One article concludes that
headphones pose a safety risk to pedestrians, especially in environments
with moving vehicles. It's not hard to imagine the same is true in work
environments such as construction sites, warehouses or loading docks.
Check this article for more information and resources to help you decide
what's right - and OSHA compliant - for your workplace.
Learn more.
February Workplace Safety News & Notes
Here's a collection of safety news from around the web:
List of Active OSHA Emphasis Programs
OSHA currently has nine active National and Special Emphasis Programs under enforcement. They include:
Compustible dust, Hazardous machinery, Hexavalent chromium, Lead, Process safety management, Trenching &
excavation and others. See the full index and get details on each program here.
Updated ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management - Guidelines Now Available
The revised ISO 31000:2018 standard includes changes to nearly every section. It provides a common approach to
managing risk and is not industry- or sector-specific. It can be used throughout the life of an organization and
applied to any activity, including all levels of decision-making. Learn more.
OSHA Now Accepting 2017 Form 300A Data Submissions
Employers can now to electronically report their Calendar Year 2017 Form 300A data to OSHA. All covered
establishments must submit the information by July 1, 2018. OSHA provides a secure website with three options for
data submission: Manually entering data into a web form; Upload a CSV file to process single or multiple
establishments at the same time; or users of automated recordkeeping systems will have the ability to transmit data
electronically via an API (application programming interface). Learn more.
CCOHS Offers Guidance to Stop Workplace Violence
Most people think of violence as a physical assault. However, workplace violence is a much broader problem. It is
any act in which a person is abused, threatened, intimidated or assaulted in his or her employment. CCOHS has
assembled a site with resources that describe the problem, identify risk factors and high-risk groups, and give tips
on how to prevent incidents. Learn more here.
2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) Gaining Traction
As of February 1, the 2017 NEC is in effect in 19 states, with 9 more in the adoption process. The 2017 edition
addresses the advancement of privately-owned wind and solar power generation and distribution equipment,
including higher voltage systems. The 2014 edition is still in effect in 20 states. Eight states are still using 2011 or
2008 versions. See which states are currently using each edition - and track progress toward adoption of the latest
rules - here.
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New ISO Worker Safety Standard Expected in March
The final draft of ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) was recently approved. It provides a framework to
improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks and create better, safer working conditions all over the world.
Publication is expected in March. Get details here.
Upcoming Safety Webinars Presented by OH&S
Feb. 28 - 6 Tips to Provide Fall Protection Training that Sticks
March 1 - Ladder Safety – Plan, Provide & Train to Save Lives
March 7 - Identifying and Managing the Hazards of Combustible Dust
March 22 - Upgrade Your Safety Management Program
On Demand - Making the Case for Contractor Management: Examining the Safety Benefits of Third-Party
Management
Learn more or sign up.
Safety Tip:
Use Three Points-Of-Contact on Ladders
March is Ladder Safety Month, so here's a ladder fact you should know:
About 20% of work-related fall injuries involve ladders. Factors
contributing to ladder falls include haste, sudden movement and lack of
attention. Improper climbing posture creates user clumsiness that also
leads to falls. When using a ladder, it is safest to maintain three points-of-
contact to minimize the chance of slipping and falling from the ladder.
Check these tips for safe ladder use.
Top Safety Articles Last Month
These were the most popular items in last month's Connection:
3 Ways to Stay OSHA-Compliant
How to Protect Workers from Seasonal Flu
Don't Miss Feb. 1 Deadline for Posting OSHA 300A Summary
"Prevent the Spread of Flu" Sign
Top 10 Workplace Safety Stories of 2017
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