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Establishments are required to post their 2023 OSHA 300A Injury and Illness Summary by Feb. 1, where employees can easily access and review it until May 1. You must retain this information for 5 years for potential OSHA inspections.
March 2, 2024, is the deadline for electronic submission of 2023 OSHA 300A data to OSHA's Injury Tracking Application (ITA).
300A data must be submitted by:
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- Establishments with 100 or more employees in high-risk industries must also submit their OSHA 300 Log and 301 reports electronically to OSHA's ITA.
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Ladder accidents are a leading cause of injuries and deaths in the workplace. Each year, thousands of people are hospitalized due to falls, and many tragically lose their lives. This is especially concerning considering most ladder deaths involve falls of only 10 feet or less.
Ladder safety violations consistently rank among OSHA's top violations. To help prevent these accidents, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) offers a month-long campaign with weekly themes to raise awareness and provide resources:
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Week 1: Training and Awareness: Understand the risks and importance of safe ladder use.
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Week 2: Inspection and Maintenance: Ensure your ladder is in good condition before each use.
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Week 3: Stabilization, Setup and Accessories: Learn proper setup techniques and utilize the right accessories for your task.
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Week 4: Safe Climbing and Positioning: Maintain proper posture and avoid overreaching while using a ladder.
Free Resources Available:
By using these resources and practicing safe ladder use, we can all help prevent accidents and keep everyone safe on the job.
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The U.S. Agriculture Grain Industry, in partnership with OSHA and the Stand Up 4 Grain Safety National Alliance Program, is gearing up for Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, taking place March 25-29, 2024. This annual initiative aims to raise awareness about the safety hazards associated with grain handling and processing, particularly as last year's harvest is emptied from bins and silos to prepare for the upcoming season.
This year's week focuses on the following daily themes:
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Monday, March 25: Kickoff
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Tuesday, March 26: Safety Culture
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Wednesday, March 27: Strains, Sprains & Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
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Thursday, March 28: Ladder Safety
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Friday, March 29: Heat Stress & Extreme Temperatures
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OSHA's Grain Handling Page provides information on Stand Up 4 Grain Safety week, grain engulfment hazards prevention, and agricultural operations safety.
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Stand Up for Grain Safety Week: Learn more about the Grain Safety Alliance, its collaborating organizations, and their commitment to agriculture safety.
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Free Webinars and Safety Information: Throughout the week, various agricultural universities, cooperatives, and grain industry vendors will offer free webinars and safety resources.
Together, by participating in Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week and following proper safety protocols, we can help create a safer environment for everyone involved in the grain industry.
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 Every year, thousands of workplace eye injuries occur, leading to lost workdays, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations.
Protect your vision: March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of eye safety on the job.
Here's what you need to know:
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The risks are real: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 15,730 eye injuries result in lost workdays annually.
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Protection is key: The type of eye protection needed varies based on the work environment. Always follow recommendations for choosing the right safety glasses found at PreventBlindness.org.
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Looking to the sun? Be extra cautious during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th. Get special safety glasses to safely view the event.
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Free resources available: PreventBlindness.org offers a wealth of free resources, including:
- Information on proper eye protection for various industries
- Tips for reducing eye strain from digital screens
- Eye safety fact sheets in multiple languages
Employers: Encourage eye health at your workplace.
- Contact Prevent Blindness.org to learn about their Healthy Eyes Vision Wellness Programs.
- Utilize their Eye Safety Fact Sheets to educate employees about workplace eye safety.
Together, we can create safer and healthier work environments for everyone.
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March offers a host of additional health and wellness campaigns. Visit the following links for details:
Upcoming April Safety and Health initiatives include the State of Wisconsin's annual Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week April 8-12, 2024 and the annual Statewide Tornado-Severe Thunderstorms and Lighting community sirens emergency action plans (EAP) drills are tentatively set for Thursday, April 11 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. April is also Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Work Zone Safety month. Additional details and resources will be available in the next edition.
Have a Safe Day, Always!!
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Dave Leix is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Safety & Risk Manager for the State of Wisconsin / Department of Workforce Development (DWD) – Worker's Compensation Division. Dave brings over 40 years of professional safety and health (EHS) consulting and managerial experience to a wide variety of customers and clients. Read more about Dave online.
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