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…...
Employer failed to address 3rd party OSH audit findings ($348K) Read More »
Your letter discusses concerns with the safety of compressed gas cylinders on some types of portable carts configured for “in use” or “connected for use.” Specifically, you mention that cylinders, which are top heavy and therefore can be unstable (unbalanced), are commonly found poorly secured to the cart and leave the cylinders susceptible to toppling…...
OSHA addresses Compressed Gas cylinders on carts (OSHA LOI) Read More »
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:…...
Does 1910.178 apply to personnel and other equipment moving equipment? Read More »
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)…...
HCS applicability to an industrial marker containing liquid paint or ink Read More »
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…...
Our Hard Hat and cold temps Read More »
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…...
Light curtains disabled or not functioning (OSHRC) Read More »
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……...
2024 safety resolutions… Written Program Specifics Read More »
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...
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OSHA 2023 GI Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations Read More »
A state Fire Marshal published their Top 20 Violations. Many of these are learning opportunities: Building Exterior Address – Address numbers should be plainly visible from the street side of the property. Fire Lanes – Fire lanes are designated by the Fire Code Official. Signage for fire lanes must contain the verbiage in the…...
20 COMMON FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS CHECKLIST Read More »
A chicken business processes poultry on two machines called eviscerators at its Mississippi facility. On May 31, 2021, an employee tasked with cleaning chicken parts and viscera from the eviscerators and areas around them suffered fatal injuries when he was caught in one of the machines. Following an inspection and investigation by Compliance Safety and…...
