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Lockout Tagout - Stored Energy Considerations
Lockout Tagout (LOTO) is one of the most critical processes of any safety program. When done properly, LOTO eliminates and/or controls the accidental and unexpected release of hazardous energy that could result in serious injury or even death.
HAVS (and the Have Nots)
HAVS or hand-arm vibration syndrome is an insidious condition affecting the distal upper extremity.
GFCI - Great For Controlling Incidents
When and where are ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) needed? This is a frequently asked question from employers in all industries.
Leadership is a Choice
“Leadership is a choice, not a position.” ~Stephen Covey. There is a lot of truth in this statement and it applies directly to workplace safety.
Here's to Portable Power Drill Safety - Drilly Drilly!
The portable power drill’s widespread use carries many risks. Follow these tips the next time the job requires the use of one.
Top Safety Posts of 2017
Every week we try to provide the most valuable workplace safety tips to our readers. Here are some of our most popular posts of 2017.
Working Safely Over or Near Water
With recent hurricanes Harvey and Irma altering the landscape from sinister storm surges and unforgiving flooding rains, it is clear some form of work will need to be conducted over or near water.
OSHA Delays Online Injury Reporting Rule
On May 17, OSHA announced that employers will not have to electronically file injury and illness information by July 1, as the rule had stated. As of the date of this announcement, OSHA still had not opened the online portal for employers to file the...
Load Limits for Structurally Supported Surfaces
The last line of the lyrical refrain in the 1968 hit song “The Weight” by Canadian-American rock group The Band reads, “You put the load right on me.” In the context of a work environment with a mezzanine storage platform, this verse conjures up a m...
OSHA & Healthcare: Update 2017
People ask many questions when it comes to healthcare facilities. Hospitals and nursing homes are under scrutiny and many want to know, “How do they compare?”
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