What does it mean to be OSHA compliant? Employers have a moral responsibility to provide a safe workplace for employees while they do their jobs. Aside from being “the right thing to do,”key employer responsibilitieshave been noted under the OSH Act (Occupational Safety and Health). These ...
What is ATEX? What is ATEX-safe technology? What are ATEX drones? Discover how inspections can be safely completed in explosive atmospheres.
The long awaited OSHA proposed standard for silica cuts the dust limit in half and hits foundries head on in several ways. This session will summarize key elements of the proposal and what they will mean for foundry operations. For example, a prohibition against the use of compressed air and...
Numerous OSHA standardsare in place to address fire hazards. They include standards for hazard communication, safe storage, fire suppression systems, personal protective equipment, planning, training, and more. There are also specific hazard standards for industries such asconstruction,shipyard work, and...
No, an OSHA 10 card does not expire according to federal OSHA guidelines. Once you pass the OSHA 10 course and receive your card, it remains valid for life. However, this does not mean that you won’t ever need to take a refresher course. ...
But without the deeper relationship of trust and the vision of everyone keeping each other safe, their power is limited. Being proactive is key In some businesses, the idea of zero incidents (i.e. zero occasions where harm has come to someone in the workplace) is believed to be an ...
If so, then you already know that one of the most critical aspects of your job is staying compliant with OSHA regulations. But what does it mean to be OSHA certified, and why does it matter? In this blog post, we’ll break down OSHA certification requirements and explain how having an ...
What Does Class C Fire Mean? A Class C fire is a fire that involves electrical equipment, electrical appliances, or electrical wiring. They are caused by energized electrical elements, such as damaged power cords or overloaded electrical outlets. ...
We’ll be focusing on the three hazards we most commonly get asked about, along with their testing methods and markings: Impact Liquid Splash Dust From the OSHA website, November 2011 Safety glasses impact testing The first marking you’ll likely see on your eyewear is “Z87” or “Z87+”...
The Volks Decision: What Does It Mean for Employers? in November 2006, OSHA Issued Citations to Volks Constructor Alleging Failures to Record Some Workplace Injuries between January 2002 and April 2006. in April 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Vacated OSHA's ...