Most of us have some form of “ventilation” used as an “engineering control” in our workplaces. This is sound advice from our friends “across the pond” in the UK… Note: although they are on a different continent and at a different latitude and longitude, airborne contaminants behave the same as in other countries on this…...
Thorough examination and testing of LEV (UK’s HSE) Read More »
I challenged a product recently on a LinkedIn post. My challenge was based on a video advertisement and caused me to question the product and what it could do to OSHA and IBC codes related to steps/stairs. One of the company reps, Rick Corbin, contacted me and gave me more information, and I stand corrected…....
ANTI SLIP GRATING SAFETY STAIR NOSING – STEEL & COMPOSITE Read More »
There was some legal advice given today on a social media site regarding documenting our safety training with sign-in sheets, so if OSHA ever asked for records to show an employee was “trained”, the employer would be able to show the sign-in sheet. The advice even contained the statement: Your safety training in this respect…...
The ins and outs of PPE training Read More »
The heat index is based on the relative humidity. When this relative humidity is HIGH, it significantly reduces the ability of our sweat to evaporate off our skin. This sweating and evaporation process is how our bodies are cooled. Our Heat-Related Illness Prevention Plan’s “action temperature(s)” MUST be based on the HEAT INDEX – not the…...
The Heat Index is a hell of a lot more than simply “what it feels like” outside Read More »
The last article for my ESRWPs series. As I have been focused on volt meters and their proper use, this last article will discuss the necessary maintenance on these meters. Another reason why the meters need to be provided AND maintained by the employer. Are the meters at your facility in preventive maintenance (PM) program?…...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has notified the SBA Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) that OSHA intends to convene a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) panel (commonly known as an “SBREFA” panel) on a possible “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings” rule in the next several weeks. OSHA’s possible…...
OSHA Plans to Convene Small Business Panel on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Read More »
They are NOT there to perform a causal analysis. They are there simply to determine if one or more of its standards were violated. And in some cases, they may even issue citations that had zero to do with the event that brought them on-site. So addressing OSHA’s citations is NOT the sole path forward…...
Don’t be confused as to OSHA’s role in an accident investigation Read More »
Thailand: Exploding extinguisher kills student during fire drill I always use fire extinguishers as my example when trying to explain to management how safety devices that are not maintained properly can actually pose a HAZARD. Most of us have probably had a discussion when a manager blows off fire extinguisher inspections that are not being…...
Fatal fire extinguisher accident Read More »
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Heat Related Illness Graphic (2023) Read More »
In 2016 and 2017, The General Accountability Office (GAO) reported that meat and poultry workers faced multiple occupational hazards. OSHA is responsible for ensuring worker safety and health, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring the safety of meat and poultry products, and employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces. …...
OSHA Should Determine How to Address Persistent Hazards Exacerbated by COVID-19 Read More »
At 1:00 p.m. on December 16, 2022, an employee monitored the start-up and operations of a high-pressure Water Tube Generator Boiler in preparation for an anticipated winter storm. A threaded plug on the boiler wall failed during the boiler’s start-up as system pressure was building, allowing the release of high-temperature and high-pressure steam. The steam…...
Steam is a serious hazard, both in pressure and temperature Read More »
As with some state plans, KY-OSHA has some standards that are more in-depth than the federal version. Although, a couple of years ago, the KY legislature passed a bill that restricts KY-OSHA from adopting any standards that are more stringent than federal OSHA. But for now, KY-OSHA’s 1st Aid standard goes much further than federal…...
KY-OSHA 1st Aid Standard is very different from 1910.151 Read More »
