We see a lot of so-called trained rescuers in our line of work. Many of these rescuers can show you a certificate that “certifies” they are indeed confined space rescuers. When we asked a few questions about this training, we found that the training was NOT EVEN COME CLOSE to preparing the team to enter […]
Many THANKS to my NEW & RENEWING Corporate Partners in Safety! since 2005 since 3/2011 2011 Fatality Tracker Electrical 14 (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 31 (2010 = 110) (2009=88) Mining 66 (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions 83 (2010 = 246) (2009 = 302) Cranes 14 (2010=50) (2009 =
These ten principles sum up what Lockout/Tagout is ALL ABOUT. Always remember…LOTO is ALL ABOUT YOU, and it is NOT a team activity!
An incident at a business serves as a timely reminder that WE must be ever on the look out for potential hazards and risks around working with Hydraulic Fluid under pressure. WARNING!!! Graphic Image
A verification system is implemented to ensure the continued isolation and de-energization of hazardous energy sources during the course of maintenance and servicing operations. Once the equipment is shut down and the hazardous energy has been controlled, maintenance/servicing personnel, sometimes in conjunction with operations personnel, must test the machinery or equipment to verify that the
Due to the significant risks associated with inadequate energy control procedures and the failure to properly implement effective energy control procedures, section 1910.147(c)(6)(i) REQUIRES that periodic inspections be performed AT LEAST ANNUALLY (based on twelve-month intervals) to VERIFY that the procedures are adequate and they are being properly applied OSHA believes that these periodic inspections
