OSHA Compliance Posts

NOTE: I have never managed a facility/workforce where we required Hi-Vis garments, except for Fire Watches and PRCS Entry Attendants, but those requirements were not for the user’s safety, so we did not get into all the ANSI requirements for these vests. However, I do equate this Hi-Vis effectiveness concern to what I dealt with…...

I will use one of the last tests when a facility has hit home runs in managing its Hazardous Communications program.  They are great with their container labeling, pipe labeling, training, etc.  They even could provide an SDS for all their significant chemicals; however, only a tiny percentage of these facilities can do this…… Membership...

This is an interesting “press release” from OSHA.  Although OSHA has a “policy” not to use audits and inspections performed within the facility to issue citations against, when the employer does NOT address the hazards identified in the inspections and audits, OSHA can take issue with this failure to abate.  This is what seems to…...

OSHA answers the following questions as they relate to 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks Does OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.178 apply to the following equipment: A vehicle designed to convey both personnel and equipment, such as welding equipment (Pack Mule Industrial Electric Vehicle: Models covered: SC-775, SCT-7750); Motorized shopping cart trolley/collector (Dane Technologies, QuicKART: Models covered:…...

OSHA has posted a Letter of Interpretation (LOI) regarding  “industrial markers containing liquid paint or ink. ” Here are the four (4) questions OSHA answers: Question 1: Can an industrial isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or ethyl acetate (EA) based marker containing 10 milliliters (ml) of liquid paint or ink be considered an article per paragraph 1910.1200(c)…...

As we have discussed many times in the SAFTENG social media groups, there seems to be an increase in catastrophic fires associated with large-scale construction.  The IFC is attempting to address these devastating losses through some new code requirements in CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION.  The code requires a site safety plan…...

This weekend, we witnessed football helmets failing upon impact due to the frigid temperatures.  Sadly, these failures were accepted, and play continued!  But this brings about the logical question: How cold can it get before my hard hat (HH) fails when struck by a falling object? Most HH manufacturers will advertise the maximum temperature at…...

This is a really good case to read.  It involves light-curtains and lasers as “guarding” and the fact that they were not functioning.  One of the machines had broken a manager’s foot when he/she entered to troubleshoot a problem (LOTO citation).  The facility had put tape on the floor as an indicator rather than fixing…...

On New Year’s Eve, I hope many safety pros will choose a 2024 resolution to end the regurgitation of OSHA standards as their “written programs.” I have always used the OSHA standard as my baseline, but these programs need to EXPLAIN HOW the facility will meet the requirements – not repeat the requirements. For example……...

WAC 296-880-20005 Fall protection required at four feet or more …… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...