Developing A Hazcom Plan
It is interesting that in the 29CFR 1910, there are 2 parts that have similar, yet vastly different relationships. Both parts deal with hazardous materials but the difference is only one (1) zero or...
View ArticleFall Protection
In the construction industry, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires fall protection there is any risk of a worker falling from an elevation of 6 ft. or more. A personal fall...
View ArticleHazmat Security Plan
Do you ship or receive any materials considered hazardous by the US DOT (49 CFR 172.101)? If so, you MUST have a security plan (49 CFR part 172.800) which includes security awareness training to all...
View ArticleSlips, Trips and Falls
I recently attended the 20th Chicagoland Safety and Health Conference. During the day I asked as many safety professionals as possible what was the #1 incident on their OSHA 300 log. To a person the...
View ArticleOSHA Compliance Survival Kit For the Construction Industry
Every employer has a responsibility to make sure all employees have a safe and stable work environment. These employees should have access to safety equipment and information at anytime they are on the...
View Article9 Sections of Confined Space
A Confined Space Safety Policy can be divided into 9 sections. This article briefly describes the nine parts of a comprehensive yet efficient confined space safety program. 1 – Purpose – The confined...
View ArticleFirst Aid In The Era of Biohazards
First aid in the era of biohazards by Lisa J. Burns, Q.S.S.P. 10 best practices to keep responders safe Everyone sees the need for trained responders, first-aid kits and automated external...
View ArticleNIOSH Offers Health Hazard Evaluations
Do you think a health hazard exists in your workplace? Do any of the following stories resemble situations at your workplace? A factory worker was feeling numbness and tingling in her fingers. She...
View ArticleLockout/Tagout Requirement
OSHA requires you to train employees to prevent lockout/tagout (LO/TO) accidents in the workplace (1910.147). This standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the...
View ArticleOSHA Adopts New Hazard Communication Standard
Well it finally happened. OSHA has adopted the new Hazard Communication Standard which includes Global Harmonized System. The Hazard Communication Standard, has been revised to align with the United...
View ArticleANSI/ASSE Z15.1Safe Driving Standard
ANSI/ASSE Z15.1 Safe Practices for Motor Vehicles Operation The ANSI/ASSE Z15 standard was originally published in 2006. The standard set forth practices for the safe operation of motor vehicles for...
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