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Ignoring Safety Will Cost You A Lot More Now

by | Aug 2, 2016 | General, Learning Center

Here at Elliott Equipment Company, your safety is our number one priority. You can have the peace of mind knowing that our products are designed, built and tested in compliance with all ANSI and OSHA standards. We are committed to building the best solutions to do your job, with equipment that is stable, robust and easy to operate. When you invest in an Elliott, your safety comes first. Every Elliott Hireach and E-Line aerial work platform complies with all appropriate ANSI and OSHA guidelines.

With your safety in mind, please note that as of August 1, 2016, any citations issued by OSHA will be subject to new penalties if the violations occurred after November 2, 2015. OSHA’s maximum penalties will increase by 78% going forward and the agency will continue to adjust according to inflation every year.

Here is the rundown:

  • Serious violation penalties increased from $7,000 to $12,471 per violation.
  • Failure to abate penalties increased from $7,000 to $12,471 per day beyond the abatement date.
  • Willful and repeated penalties increase from $70,000 to $124,709 per violation.

For more information, please visit https://www.osha.gov/penalties.html.

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