There are not many safety professionals who have been audited that do not already know exactly what the title means! I do not know where this numbers game originated from, but I can say this with 100% certainty… it is a MAJOR PROBLEM in our profession and does more damage than any solid audit could…...
The “numbers game” and auditing Read More »
On February 14, 2007, OSHA published a final rule revising the electrical installation standard for general industry. The revised standard became effective on August 13, 2007. This standard is intended to reduce the risk of injury and death caused by unsafe electrical installations. Subpart S contains installation requirements that apply based on the time period…...
Revised Electrical Std “Grandfathering” and applicable dates Read More »
Question: Does OSHA consider online training only (computer-based training without a hand-on skill component or verification of competent skill performance by a qualified trainer) acceptable for meeting the intent of the basic first-aid and CPR requirements of OSHA standards at 29 CFR 1910.151 (medical services and first aid), 1910.146 (permit-required confined spaces), 1910.266 (logging operations),…...
On-Line FIRST AID training is NOT enough (OSHA 2012 LOI) Read More »
Does your facility have any qualifications of your Forklift/PIT drivers above and beyond getting their training/evaluation every three years? How about we consider the following… In order to qualify to receive your PIT training, an individual MUST meet the following:… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log...
Qualifications for Forklift Operators (Opinions?) Read More »
On June 25, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking proposing to update respirator approval standards in response to a petition to amend our regulations, current requirements for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) remaining service-life indicators or warning devices. These indicators are built into a respirator to alert…...
SCBA Remaining Service-Life Indicator Performance Requirements Read More »
A company has been fined after a young worker, 25, was severely injured when her hair was ripped out by poorly guarded machinery. She was sorting clothes hangers on a conveyor when her scarf and hair became caught in the chain and sprocket drive of the belt as she bent over to remove accumulated hangers…....
SCALPING ACCIDENT (WARNING! Graphic Photo) Read More »
Question 1: Do derailment response operations fall under paragraph (q) of the HAZWOPER standard?Question 2: Are the members of a crew responsible only for clearing and/or re-railing train cars during an emergency response operation considered skilled support personnel? Is there a required level of training for personnel who direct skilled support personnel?Question 3: Are earth…...
OSHA has cited the chemical manufacturer with 12 serious violations at the chemical manufacturer’s Nitro facility after a July investigation initiated following the death of a worker performing sandblasting activities. During the sandblasting activities, the airline for a supplied air hood was hooked up to a nitrogen gas line and the worker became unconscious. The serious…...
OSHA cites chemical manufacturer following nitrogen fatality (5(a)(1), PSM, WWS) Read More »
Documents from a friend who attended training at UNIVERSITY of WASHINGTON – Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety Preparing for Global Harmonization: Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (pdf) Classification Summary for GHS (pdf) APPENDIX A TO §1910.1200– HEALTH HAZARD CRITERIA (MANDATORY) (pdf) … Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a...
GHS Training Materials Read More »
One thing that many safety professionals are not aware of is which set of standards applies to their workplace. I know I was well into my career, until I learned that some of the activities at my chemical plant actually fell under 1926 standards (Construction). This was not contractors working, but our own maintenance personnel…...
1910 vs. 1926 – which applies to my “work” Read More »
What GAO FoundOSHA’s process for accrediting Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) is lengthy due to the scope of staff members’ responsibilities and unclear application procedures for accreditation. Among the 13 recently approved applications, OSHA took between 1 and 5 years to make accreditation decisions. All of these applications took much longer to approve than OSHA’s…...
OSHA’s Accreditation Process Needs Reexamination (GAO-13-88, Dec 11, 2012) Read More »
James Hodgson once said: “I’ve never had any ambitions; only enthusiasms.” As the nation’s 12th Secretary of Labor, he leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in Occupational Safety and Health. Under his leadership as Secretary of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Nixon in 1972. “Safety…...
The “Father of OSHA” passes away Read More »
