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Re: Is it mandatory to wear ear plugs by FRA or Carrier?
Author: UP RAILBUFF CONDUCTOR
Date: 06-25-2017 - 21:36
espee99 Wrote:
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> I still stick by my answer, risk reduction is a
> corporate thing. While it may not cover trade
> employees management types and non-trade staff
> would still be a risk. Any insurance program
> (whether a risk management function or full
> coverage) would work with the employer to take all
> steps to reduce liability to the company for
> accidents and liabilities regardless.
>
> While trades may be covered by federal programs,
> it will still be in the employers' goal to lower
> its exposure to law suit and reduce worker
> injuries which cause loss in both money and man
> hours.
Thanks for bringing that UP Curtis. I get my ears washed out 2 times a year from all the noise and the ear plugs only help bring the decibels down a bit. I got hit with a FTX last year walking from yard office to the power while job briefing with my Engineer.
UP really has the courage to care today.
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> I still stick by my answer, risk reduction is a
> corporate thing. While it may not cover trade
> employees management types and non-trade staff
> would still be a risk. Any insurance program
> (whether a risk management function or full
> coverage) would work with the employer to take all
> steps to reduce liability to the company for
> accidents and liabilities regardless.
>
> While trades may be covered by federal programs,
> it will still be in the employers' goal to lower
> its exposure to law suit and reduce worker
> injuries which cause loss in both money and man
> hours.
Thanks for bringing that UP Curtis. I get my ears washed out 2 times a year from all the noise and the ear plugs only help bring the decibels down a bit. I got hit with a FTX last year walking from yard office to the power while job briefing with my Engineer.
UP really has the courage to care today.
