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OSHA’s new worker representative rule is set to go into effect May 31. Employees can request a nonemployee representative to join portions of an OHSA inspection. This can be a union representative, even at a nonunion workplace. We’ll review what OSHA said and provide an unbiased review of what this rule means, and where it leaves uncertainty.

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OSHA requires employers to implement lockout/tagout procedures to keep equipment from starting up unexpectedly and causing injury during repairs. Lockout/tagout procedures themselves always follow the same basic steps, but it can be a daunting task to put OSHA’s requirements into practice because of the huge variety of machines being used and tasks being done.

Join us for a training session on rooftop safety, during which we’ll cover critical areas such as access points, rooftop openings and unprotected edges. We’ll also discuss common rooftop fall hazards, applicable OSHA codes and the risk assessment matrix that guides decision-making to protect workers. Dan Huntington, a rooftop safety expert, will provide practical tips and help you make informed decisions that affect worker safety.