GREAT Forklift Training PPT from OSHA Region V
This is a GREAT forklift safety presentation from John Newquist, Assistant Regional Administrator at DOL-OSHA (Region V).
Top Ten things to do OR NOT to do during OSHA Inspections
by John Newquist, Assistant Regional Administrator at DOL-OSHA It seems like everyone has a list. Here are four that I thought had some good advice. My #1 tip is use state consultation…..
Ladder Safety – Too many falls!
This is an OUSTANDING presentation from a Region V Area OSHA Office on Ladders and Falls.
VPP Policy Memorandum #5: VPP and Safety Incentive Programs
Very interesting, but in my little world of opinion, this was badly needed and is a big step in the right direction for OSHA and the VPP effort. VPP needs to get back to being all about “World Class Leadership in Safety” and not about the number of VPP sites.. Click Here to see the
Pedestal Grinder Safety
This week’s alerts have generated a lot of questions about pedestal and bench grinder safety measures. I will try and explain and show the OSHA requirements and why they are what they are…
UPDATE – Did you know there is a Right & Wrong way to mount a forklift cylinder?
UPDATE (5/16/11) How many of your PIT drivers know what that little hole in the propane cylinder protective valve collar is really for? Next time you walk by a PIT, check to see if the cylinder is installed properly. Here is a tip…
Reading fire extinguisher labels
Most workers have been taught what a Class A fire is, but have they been taught what 1-A, 2-A, 3-A, 4-A, 6-A, and 8-A… mean? Here are some basic facts regarding fire extinguisher ratings. Class A and B extinguishers will only have numerical ratings; Class C and D do not. The rating is an indication of
Understanding UL “Listing” and “Approved” – there is a BIG Difference
A clear explanation of UL product certification will help customers and others understand the meaning of “UL Listed,” “UL Classified,” “UL Performance Verified” or “UL Recognized Component.”
Air Pressure Receiver CATASTROPHIC FAILURE
Too much pressure This air tank compressor failed due to improper maintenance. Its tank water was not drained on a regular basis and the bottom corroded. Since this compressor was in someone’s home garage, it was not required to be inspected under current Minnesota laws. No one was injured when the tank failed. Source: MN-OSHA
OSHA revisions strengthen Outreach Training Program
The new “program requirements” will apply to ALL Outreach Training Programs, with separate procedures for each specific program.
OSHA restates that if employees do not understand English, their training MUST be in a language and vocabulary they understand
OSHA has a long and consistent history of interpreting its standards and other requirements to require employers to present information in a manner that their employees can understand. See, e.g., CPL 2-2.38(D)(1998) (“[i]f the employees receive job instructions in a language other than English, then training and information to be conveyed under the [hazard communication
OSHA answers questions regarding Eyewash and Safety Showers
Paragraph (c) of 29 CFR 1910.151 requires that suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing be provided within the work area for immediate use if an employee’s eyes or body may be exposed to corrosive materials. The OSHA standard does not set specifications for emergency eyewash and shower equipment, but we agree that equipment that