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    AERIAL LIFTS

    I believe that harnesses should be warn. You could make the same claim on land if an aerial basket fell into an excavation throwing operators to the ground. Falling into water can be just like falling onto concrete. Safe operation of the lift to prevent tip-over or to remain on the barge and...
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    Cleaning clothes by blowing 6 bar air

    I was Safety Administrator for a company that did large amounts of metal work. We had significant trouble with employees cleaning up with air and getting metal dust in they’re eyes. The dust was very small and would go undetected by the employee until it began to rust. This caused serious...
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    Means of Egress

    Hello all, OSHA does not "grandfather" anything so you ahve to meet the regulation. However, a front and back door in a building may meet thisrequirement. The answer to your second question is no. For example a single exit route can be used in some cases as outlined in 1910.36 (b)...
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    7 Day concrete strength

    A 7-days test is usually just one cylinder and is not the basis for acceptance or rejection, unless this is the specified age for acceptance. However, it does provide an indication of what strength may be expected at 28 days. Cements produced during the 1990s are different from those produced in...
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    Choosing your next company carefully

    I couldn't agree more with Watermelon! Prepare tough questions before you interview and write them down. Interviewers are always impressed with prepared questions, but you need to make them count. Ask for examples, ask to speak with your potential co-workers, and make sure you understand what...
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    Electrical Outlet Box

    The short answer is no. OSHA 19190.035(g) is the reference that explains what you can do with flexible cords. Flexible cords may not be used as a substitute for fixed wiring. I've spent a good part of my career pulling these things and putting in work orders for permanent electrical outlets...

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