In an effort to reduce the construction accidents neighbour and OSHA in the Southeastern area, with local suppliers, and federal, State and local agencies through Georgia to hold early in the morning-hour safety "stand-down" in the November 9. Voluntary interruption of work focused on the construction site of injury and the number of fatal accidents caused by workers affected by vehicles or falling objects. "" Affected by accidents "are one of the main causes of injuries and deaths on his buildings.
The partnership, called the "Georgia struck-By Alliance" held on the suspension of voluntary work and workplace safety meet from 7 pm to 8 hours of 1,170 works zones with a total staff participated in the stand-8,056 down. During stand-down, took work area safety training, focused on how employees, while the affected vehicles and construction materials.
Most critical building involvement of workers closed by Heavy Equipment
The main purpose of stand-down was to increase awareness among the staff of this crane and heavy equipment accident are the leading cause of fatal accidents at work and building.
"We want to increase the ability of employees and their occupational risks identified by emphasizing that there was approximately 75 percent of the fatal accidents and includes heavy equipment such as trucks or cranes," he said OSHA regional administrator southeastern Cindy CoE.
To its "Georgia struck-By the Alliance," OSHA operates a number of safety initiatives in the workplace through its programme of the Alliance. Working with trade unions, trade and professional associations, businesses, educational institutions and other groups. OSHA develops effective learning tools and resources to support the health and safety of workers.
Georgia struck-By the Alliance is composed of government organisations and groups, and members of the construction industry. Members include:
OSHA on Southeastern RegionGeorgia Institute TransportationAssociation County Commissioners of InstituteSurveying GeorgiaGeorgia PowerGeorgia Tech research and mapping company GeorgiaFederal Highway Administration Georgia DivisionAssociated external staff of America Georgia BranchGeorgia tool AssociationGeorgia road Contractors Contractors Association3M visibility and isolation SolutionsLamar tags"This Alliance is the initiative and show leadership in the Organization of and conduct this safety stand-down industry, as well as in the whole of Georgia to stress the importance of safety of workers in the field of work," said CoE.
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