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... 1971, and before July 23, 1990, such permanent installations must comply with requirements for inspections, maintenance, employee training, personal fall protection, and Appendix D, which addresses design requirements of the revised standard. STABILIZATION SYSTEMS The building stabilization system must be: (1 ) a continuous stabilization system using guide rails or (2 ) an intermittent stabilization system with building anchors no less than three floors or 50 feet apart vertically, or (3 ) a button guide stabilization system or (4 ), in the case of a building where the suspended platform is not more than 130 feet (or 39.6 meters) above a safe working surface, a system using angled roping and building face rollers. ENGINEERING REQUIREMENT Structural supports, tie-in guides, anchoring devices and any affected parts of the building ... job safety requirements to protect workers on powered platforms used in window washing and maintenance operations on high rise buildings were announced by OSHA earlier. The revised standard permits the use of alternative stabilization systems for the powered platforms. New requirements were added for training and protection against falls; and existing requirements were clarified and updated. The coverage of the standard also was expanded to include activities taking place in interior installations such as atriums. About 7,000 window washers and more than 1,000 exterior building maintenance workers who work on powered platforms are affected by the revised requirements. U.S. Department of Labor Program Highlights Fact Sheet No. OSHA 90-34 AMENDED POWERED PLATFORM STANDARD More modern job safety requirements to protect workers on powered platforms used in window washing and maintenance operations on high-rise buildings were announced by the ...

...uilding anchors no less than three floors or 50 feet apart vertically, or (3) ...s of the building included in the installation must be designed by or under th...

... about your employees, find out what the buyer will do with them before you close the deal. Consider getting the buyer's written commitment to keep employees if they're important to you and, in the case of an installment sale, to your receiving payments for your agency. If the deal includes a growth bonus, get a good definition of growth. If you use a retention clause, set a floor. In other words, if retention falls below 85%, the seller still gets paid as if retention were 85% . And if you're in doubt, get help! Ask for assistance from people who know the ins and outs of buying and selling agencies. Patricia Berry can be reached at Ultimate Insurance Resource, Inc., Henderson, NV, (702) 458-9833, e-mail [ ... most consolidators (agencies and banks that buy lots of agencies) . Consolidators have poor histories in all industries, so I don't recommend selling your agency for their stock. If you're concerned about your employees, find out what the buyer will do with them before you close the deal. Consider getting the buyer's written commitment to keep employees if they're important to you and, in the case of an installment sale, to your receiving payments for your agency. If the deal includes a growth bonus, get a good definition of growth. If you use a retention clause, set a floor. In other words, if retention falls below 85%, the seller still gets paid as if retention were 85% . And if you're in doubt, get help! Ask for assistance from people who ...

... be inspected and given minimum standards for a safe office. What's more, an agreement should be drafted regarding the responsibilities of the employee in the home-office environment and the necessity to report accidents immediately. Here's a checklist that I recommend for the purpose. It isn't extensive and certainly doesn't purport to take into account every possible exposure, but it's a good starting point: OFFICE SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Walking Surfaces Are floors even-without holes, cracks, or tripping hazards? Are carpets and rugs secure? Are aisles wide enough to provide easy movement? Electrical Hazards Are all extension cords the three-wire type and in good condition? There should be no splices or broken insulation, and cords should be no more than 10 feet long. Are circuits overloaded? Are extension cords plugged into other extension cords? Do any wires ... extension cords run under carpets or rugs, through doorways, or in traffic areas? Stairways Is there adequate lighting? Are stair treads in good condition? Are stairways unobstructed and not used for storage? Are handrails installed and in good condition? Office Equipment Are chairs in good condition? Are they adjustable? Is the area equipped with a fire extinguisher? Is the work surface area adequate for the task to be performed? Are employees trained to lift heavy boxes-for instance, paper and supplies? Auto This exposure is to be avoided whenever possible. Ground rules for telecommuters can pay off in lower costs, increased productivity, improved quality of the product, and more satisfied employees. Because home accidents far exceed on-the-job accidents, be prepared to counsel your clients to inspect each work site to identify and ...

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... you use a retention clause, set a floor. In other words, if retention falls b...

...TIONS Walking Surfaces Are floors even-without holes, cracks, or tripp...

...e sole of the foot can rest on the floor or footrest and the back of the knee ...

...ur self-assessment list and sample floor plan. You want to avoid narrow exits,...irectly above the stairway. Avoid installation in bathrooms and in areas expos...

...ent, job planning, layout, heights floor loads, projection of materials, and m...levated more than 30 inches above the floor or ground provided with standard g...