July 2014 Workplace Safety E-Newsletter
JLG Workplace Safety
 
  July 2014
JLG Workplace Safety Newsletter
In this Issue
• Safety Tip: Reducing Risks When Working in Extreme Heat
• X7000AJ Helps Set the Stage
• Safety News
• New at JLG
• OSHA Corner
Safety Tip
Safety Tip
Reducing Risks When Working in Extreme Heat
Soaring outdoor temperatures put you and your staff at higher risk for heat related illness, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To help reduce this risk, follow precautions such as these outlined by Ready.gov: Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun, use cooling fans, stay hydrated and wear lightweight and loose fitting clothes. Avoid consuming alcohol, caffeinated drinks and heavy meals. Monitor yourself and coworkers for signs and symptoms of heat related illness.
 
Workplace Safety Success Story
Workplace Safety Success Story
The Show Goes on with the JLG X7000AJ
When it comes to success, the proof is in the details at Cobb Theatres in Leesburg, Va. Theater officials used the JLG X700AJ compact crawler boom to help create a 3-inch by 280-foot ribbon of color painted 30 feet above the ground on the wall of the theater lobby. “We found the crawler boom to be really, really versatile and at the same time, extremely stable,” said Jesse Truesdale, theater co-owner. The decorative detail is now visible to moviegoers from the ground-floor entrance to the second-floor lobby. Read the full story here.

 
Workplace Safety News
12 Practical Safety Tips for Your Business
Worker safety, and the safety of passersby, is critical to jobsite success. ForConstructionPros.com compiles a list of 12 practical safety tips to ensure the wellbeing of workers and those near your jobsite. Get started by establishing safety as a “non-negotiable” for your company.
OSHA to Delay Electrical Rule Enforcement
New electrical safety requirements went into effect July 10, but OSHA has announced that it will not enforce compliance until Oct. 31. The revised standards are intended to bring the agency’s construction standard for electric power line work more in line with the general industry standard to better protect men and women who work on or near electric power lines.

Summer Roadwork Hazards
Summer means an increase in road building and maintenance projects. Highway work zones are hazardous for motorists who drive through the signs, barrels and lane changes and for the workers who build, repair and maintain roads and bridges. Business & Legal Resources lists the most common roadwork hazards and driving tips to keep motorists and workers safe.

New at JLG
The X700AJ Compact Crawler Boom
The X700AJ Compact Crawler Boom
The X700AJ is one of five versatile compact crawler boom lifts from JLG. With a platform height of 76 ft, it offers the highest reach of all the CCB models. Offering enhanced maneuverability and accessibility, the X700AJ features a compact design to increase ease of transport. An optional Lithium-ion electrical system allows for quiet operation and doesn’t produce emissions. Learn more about the X700AJ.

 

APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities
Stop by JLG Booth 201 at APPA
Representatives from JLG will join over 500 facilities officers, directors and managers at the APPA Annual Conference and Exposition from July 21 – 23 in San Diego. Visit JLG booth 201 as we work to identify and discuss the most current and pressing challenges facing educational facilities. The X600AJ CCB will be on site for a first hand glimpse!

 
See the Latest JLG Products at VPPPA
Come check out the latest equipment offerings from JLG – including the X600AJ CCB – at Booth 729 at the 30th Annual VPPPA Conference from August 25 – 28 in National Harbor. On July 26, Randy Marzicola, Director of Channel Development at JLG Industries, will speak during a workshop on trends influencing ladder, scaffold and aerial lift product design and applications.

 
OSHA Corner
OSHA Raises Awareness About the Dangers of Working in Hot Weather
OSHA's nationwide Heat Illness Prevention Campaign aims to raise awareness and teach workers and employers about the dangers of working in hot weather. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat, and some even die. Heat illnesses and deaths are preventable. For valuable resources on how to address these concerns, visit OSHA’s Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers.

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