OSHA Compliance Posts

We have discussed “pressure testing” and the hazards associated with these required tests many times.  This is an example of what can go wrong when doing these tests with a compressed gas vs. hydrostatically!  A mechanical contractor was increasing the pressure into the 4-inch compressed air line from approximately 125psi to the TEST PRESSURE of…...

This case is going before the full review commission, but below are the ALJ’s view on the citations.  This case is what we (the safety profession) warn employers what can happen with a lack of proper oversight.  The citations are about as basic as they come and the CSHO nailed the inspection with great documentation…...

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In November 2019 a manager, 32, of a restaurant, a national chain, was overcome by chlorine gas and died.  The investigation established that a worker at the restaurant spilled a “cleaner” on the floor during the day. Then later that night, a different employee started to clean the floor with a “floor cleaner”. The mixture…...

I am not an electrician, I don’t even consider myself a Qualified Electrical Worker, but I do know Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices (and I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last week). I do not do a lot of electrical safety training (except for existing clients), but it seems that every time I have done…...

I would love any comments, suggestions, corrections on this presentation.  A lot of updates based on the latest NFPA 70E requirements.  SAFTENG members can log into the member’s area and download the pdf version.  Once we get it just right I will share the final .ppt file with those who helped with this review.  If…...

Pursuant to a local emphasis program (“LEP”) targeting grain handling facilities, Complainant initiated a programmed inspection of Respondent’s corn mill. During her inspection, Compliance Safety and Health Officer (“CSHO”) Joan Behrend observed an unguarded shaft bushing on a gear box and accumulations of grain dust around the exterior of the facility. Based on her observations,…...

There are solid reasons why OSHA and most other governments have established MINIMUM safety standards for performing Hot Work.  This is not the first crazy act we have witnessed at fuel pumps, so I am starting my series… Fiasco @ the fuel pumps.  You may want to sit down for this one, at least try…...

There is just so much to take in from this video!  God help us if the “gas can” the attending is using contains actual gasoline!!  Of course, he or his partner ensured these “used gas cans” were cleaned thoroughly before filling with water and be used to wet the pavement during the hotwork – BUT…...

Does the final rule require that employers post load capacity ratings in buildings?… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...