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May 14, 2018

Fall protection and safety is a major concern at the workplace. In fact, OSHA cites injuries from falls as one of its top ten worksite injuries. Falls and falling objects can result from unstable working surfaces, ladders that are not safely positioned and misuse of fall protection. Workers are subject to falls or dangers of falling if sides and edges, floor holes and wall openings are not protected. Any time you are working at a height of six feet or more you must be protected. Unprotected Sides, Wall Openings and Floor Holes: Unprotected sides and edges, wall openings or floor holes can be very common. If these sides are not protected, injuries from falls or falling objects may result. Use …

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May 14, 2018

Q: We have an hourly employee who will be working at two different locations and under two titles, 25 hours at one location and 25 hours at the other. Will he need to be paid overtime? A: Yes. Titles, job duties, and locations are irrelevant—focus only on the total number of hours worked by the individual for your organization. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must be paid overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek for a single employer. In some cases, an employee working a schedule like this for two separate companies may even be entitled to overtime, assuming the organizations have the same owners and management or otherwise qualify as joint employers. Failure to …

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April 6, 2018

NO MATTER WHAT YOUR JOB: engineering controls are the first line of defense against occupational injury and fatalities. However, these methods do not always offer the maximum protection for workers, so personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial. Become familiar with the types of PPE you may be required to use and why it is essential to your health and safety. Often times employees don’t wear their safety equipment because it’s a nuisance to put on or because it’s bulky and uncomfortable. A poorly fitted piece of PPE can cause headache or pain, and if it does, see your supervisor immediately to have it adjusted or refitted. But most of the time it’s just a matter of getting used to wearing …

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Fall Protection & Safety Tips

Question About: Overtime Pay At 2 Different Locations

Minimize Exposure To Hazards With Personal Protective Equipment