Welding Site Safety Plans

Much of the focus regarding welding safety concerns the actual worker doing the welding. Face shields, protective clothing and electrical precautions almost always focus on the welder in order to make sure that they perform their task without exposing themselves to potential injury.

Procedures For Safe Aerosol Can Disposal

If your industry makes regular use of aerosol cans, then you know just how much of a hassle it can be to find storage space for all of your empties until it is time to take them to the local hazardous waste disposal site. Even if you do have a dumpster or storage room dedicated to aerosol cans, you might be nervous about the idea of stockpiling an item that is well known to be a risk for accidental explosion.

OSHA Secretary Lays Out Five Green Reform Principles

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently participated in a special workshop organized by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on the subject of ‘Going Green.’ More specifically, the emphasis of the meeting was on the idea that new government initiatives surround the creation of environmentally-friendly or ‘green’ jobs also offered an opportunity for OSHA to get in on the ground floor of a brand new industry and ensure that employee safety is built in from the bottom up.

OSHA Reverses, Won’t Fine Company

Last week OSHA had issued a statement making clear their intent of citing and fining Vos Electric after an employee was killed on a construction site in April of this year. However, after a meeting with company officials, OSHA has reversed course and deleted the citation and fine.

OSHA Revisiting Cranes and Derricks

When OSHA released their agenda, issuing a final rule on Cranes and Derricks was listed as one of their top priorities. Since, the proposal was issued in October of 08, this is a good time to revisit the proposal and remind all in the industry of the changes on the horizon.

Employer Tips- Senior Staff Safety

Before making any changes, you need to be sure you are fully aware of the needs of your senior staff. This will allow you to target changes for maximum effectiveness. For example, redesign the workspace of senior staff that is constantly walking around the facility or standing at a line may be less effective than installing anti fatigue matting.

OSHA Releases Regulatory Priorities for 2010 – Part 2

Continuing our examination of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) Fall 2009 Regulatory Priorities, we now turn our attention to several of the more targeted initiatives that the Administration plans to set in motion in 2010.
Several hazardous materials – specifically, how they are handled in the workplace and how to control employee exposure to [...]

OSHA Releases Regulatory Priorities for 2010 – Part 1

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have recently made public their Fall 2009 Regulatory Priorities. This list represents the risks, hazards and regulatory changes that they feel warrant the greatest attention whether due to changing circumstances in the workplace, or as a result of an increase in reported incidents, violations or injuries.

OSHA Levies Fines For Worker Amputation

From OSHA. gov, Crespac Inc. in Tucker, Ga., has been cited with 34 safety and health violations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Proposed penalties total $266,400.

OSHA – Fit Test Respirators Video

After the H1N1 reports on ways to combat the virus, many healthcare organizations are realizing that it may be time to consider respirators.  Typically, healthcare organizations are known for using surgical masks.  Yet, respirators offer greater protection for staff and patients.  If you are considering respirators for staff within the healthcare industry, it is important [...]

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