Not sure if ANSI is considering this new language, but I sure do like it! Source will remain anonymous…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
2011 Photo of the Week #45 – New language for DANGER signs Read More »
Not meant to be a trick question, but as it turns out, it actually is! It depends on if your workplace is a “general industry” or “construction” worksite. Now stick with me as I explain the difference…… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
Is a flame arrestor required in a “safety can”? Read More »
A common misconception is that it is always safe to use compressed air for cleaning off a worker… IT IS NOT SAFE! Even “safety nozzles” which regulate pressure to 30 psi can NOT be safely used to clean the human body. Here are a few little known facts about compressed air and how it is…...
Compressed Air Hazards and Acceptable Methods for Complying with 1910.242(b) Read More »
We have all seen this style of ladder and many have questioned their use. Are they a “compliance alternative” to fixed stairs for those spaces where there is not enough room for the traditional stairs (as shown in the photo above). The bottom line… OSHA accepts this type of ladder, but under the following circumstances……...
Alternating Tread Type Stair Read More »
Not many OSHA CHSO’s are knowledgeable on Pressure Vessel Safety and with CSHO’s having to be expert in ALL the OSHA regs, the leadership thought it would be nice if the field CSHO’s had some guidance and reference document they could use. This document was actually published in the 1980’s, long before PSM came about. …...
OSHA’s Pressure Vessel “Cheat Sheet” Read More »
Polyethylene (e.g. plastics) containers and portable tanks (e.g. totes) have found their way into the flammable and combustible liquids market. Although many insurance companies take issue with their use, OSHA has had an official position on their use since 1984. Their compliance position is the following:… Membership Required You must be a member to access...
Flammable Liquids, Portable Tanks, and Polyethylene Containers Read More »
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44 incidents & 1 update (10/28/11) Read More »
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Halloween Costume Dangers Read More »
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2011 Video of the Week #48 – Trusting Hydrulics Read More »
MANY THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING “Partners in Safety”for their support! USEC since 2008, GRU since 2004, Soladigm since 2011, ZION Solutions since 2008, AMG Vanadium since 2008 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 66 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 69 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 160 (2010…...
28 incidents & 1 update (10/21/11) Read More »
Two important field experiments involving releases of pressurized liquefied chlorine have taken place in the last three years – The Wild Stallions (WS) and the Jack Rabbit (JR) experiments. The one and two ton chlorine releases took place near the ground at Dugway Proving Ground, with. However, because of the differing source release configurations and…...
A GREAT presentation by David F. Brown, ANL, Lemont, IL! Click Read More link below for the presentation…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
