Thank you for sharing the photo and allowing me to post it. Once again, the "real men of genius" are at it with the fall protection/PIT stunts that can kill and/or maim. I guess they watched too many of the "Be A Man Guy" clips on social media and are trying to get hurt, dust it off, and then get back at it. We all know how bone-headed this move is (don't we?). Maybe not.
I handled a matter today for a client that received two citations arising out of pretty simple/basic things in an office environment- the lack of an emergency exit sign and blocked access to the circuit breaker panel. The inspection started because of a totally unrelated complaint.
The client, which as no business locations that are required to maintain OSHA records (because their NAICS code is on the partially exempt list) just doesn't have the same level of awareness of what is required by OSHA and what is required to maintain a safe and healthful workplace as my refining, manufacturing, and construction clients. I am guessing this is true of about 99% of office-only businesses, but that doesn't go real far with OSHA.
OSHA was fair and a resolution reached, but we often assume that folks like the "real men of genius" know what the expectations are when, in fact, many do not. Now, of course, there are the scofflaws who do what they want, when they want, etc., because they are going to "Be a Man," but that is a pretty limited subset of employers overall. Most fail because of ignorance of the expectation, as opposed to some malevolent intent.
Where does this lead me? Well, Thursday, March 28, at 1:00 CDT, Frank Davis and I will be presenting a webinar (part of our 17 part series) on the Rulemaking Process. If you're interested and a client, it is offered free. If you are not a client, there is a $99 charge (sorry, I have no control over that). If you need/want the link to sign up, email me and I'll send it. #odworkplacesafety #osha #webinar #beaman #construction #fallprotection #pit #forklift.