UPDATE on 2011 OSHA Activities and what to expect in 2012
Many THANKS to John Newquist, Assistant Regional Administrator at DOL-OSHA, for providing this update. Click Read More below for the data.
ANSI-ISEA 207-2011 – Revision to High Visibilty Vests
On October 17th, 2011, ANSI approved the ISEA revision of the 207 Standard for High-Visibility Public Safety Vests. The official designation is ANSI // ISEA 207-2011. Printed copies will be available for purchase through ISEA before the end of 2011.
OSHA Training – Flat Roofing Safety 2011
Many THANKS to John Newquist, Assistant Regional Administrator at DOL-OSHA, for providing this training presentation. Flat roofing safety 10 31 11 short View more presentations from Bryan Haywood
Backward Hard Hats?
I am not making any guarantees that this information is accurate. YOU MUST verify; I am just passing along info from other network subscribers. MSA allows their V Gard hats to be worn reversed as long as you reverse the suspension. See the attached Q&A document. The message is ready to be sent with the
UPDATED – Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines
Many THANKS to John Newquist, Assistant Regional Administrator at DOL-OSHA, for providing this UPDATED version of OSHA Booklet 2254 (1998)! Click Here to download the PDF file.
Compressed Air Hazards and Acceptable Methods for Complying with 1910.242(b)
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
Alternating Tread Type Stair
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…
States that require a 10/30 hour OSHA card
Many THANKS to John Newquist, Assistant Regional Administrator at DOL-OSHA Region V, for posting this great summary. All are construction 10 hour/30 cards.
Machine Guarding ppt from OSHA Region V
MANY thanks to John Newquist, Assistant Regional Administrator at DOL-OSHA Region V, for sharing with his safety sharing group! To see the FULL SIZE presentation, click on the READ MORE link below. Gi2011machineguard View more presentations from Bryan Haywood.