29 CFR 1910.147 details the requirements needed to control hazardous energy while servicing or performing maintenance on machinery or other equipment. Types of Hazardous Energy: Electrical Hydraulic Mechanical Pneumatic Gravitational Chemical Thermal When are Lockout-Tagout Procedures Required: Servicing/performing maintenance on energized equipment Any form of work on equipment when safety guards or measures are […] READ MORE...
For those wondering, “what is HazCom training?” it’s important to first understand what HazCom stands for. HazCom is short for Hazard Communication, and is a hazard communication standard (HCS) implemented by OSHA. As the name implies, it is a safety regulation that manages the examination of hazard communication pertaining to chemicals in the workplace. READ MORE...
You have to select your CP(s) deliberately and take measures to ensure they’re prepared to pass inspection. Beyond the demands of OSHA, your CP plays a crucial role in job safety and supervision. So, what is a CP, and how do you designate one? READ MORE...
The Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reduces risk by assessing hazards at each step in the procedure, helping identify both the appropriate PPE needed as well as steps to mitigate hazards. READ MORE...
In a congressional hearing, advocates for worker safety are criticising the way the EPA is using its new authority under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) which is designed to shield workers from the occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals. Critics claim that the EPA is not fulfilling its responsibility under the […] READ MORE...
