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  • NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace

    Paul Dunphy, electrical inspector/compliance coordinator in the Engineering and Utilities Division of Harvard University, discusses the NFPA 70E standard.

    Paul Dunphy, electrical inspector/compliance coordinator in the Engineering and Utilities Division of Harvard University, discusses the NFPA 70E standard and his work with departments of the cities of Boston and Cambridge. More than 40 electricians work on the Harvard campus, and 70E is very important to how they work and work safely, he says, as he discusses recordkeeping, training, and the introduction of new technologies. more

  • A+A 2011: First visitor statements regarding the trade fair

    Reporter Emily Whigham interviewed visitors from all over the world during the first day of A+A 2011 in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Oct. 18.

    Finally, the trade fair A+A opened its doors on Oct. 18. Those interested have been anxious to enter the trade fair grounds of Messe Dusseldorf. Our reporter Emily Whigham spoke to visitors from all over the world. more

  • Safety Baby Video

    The video shows a father putting Kimberly-Clark Professional safety and wiping products to work in a different way.

    With this video KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL shows a different way of using Safety and Wiping products. A father, left at home with his baby son, finds new ways of putting our products to the test. For more information, please visit www.evolutionofcare.com. more


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  • Cotton/Nylon Protective Apparel Fabrics and NFPA 2112 Compliance

    Worker safety is top priority for employers. Personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety apparel is the "life-saving device" worn everyday for flame resistant (FR) protection. more

  • Flame-Resistant Fabrics for Flash-Fire and Electric-Arc Protection

    Building high-quality flame-resistant garments is a complex process. Workrite has developed a comprehensive series of techniques and background processes, which are not necessarily readily apparent when simply looking at the garment, but are responsible for the garment’s quality, integrity and durability. more

  • Flame Resistant Fabrics Clothing Basics

    Employers must perform a hazard risk analysis for employees that work on or near energized parts or equipment. If the assessment determines that energies available are over 2 cal/cm2, then protective clothing (or clothing systems) shall be worn that has an arc rating equal to or greater than the anticipated level of energy. Just meeting the standards is not enough. more


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OSHA Region 6 Administrator John Hermanson says the agency assessed the maximum statutory fines, a total of $21,500 for four alleged serious violations, against a small Oklahoma grain company in connection with amputation injuries suffered by two teenage workers. Does this case demonstrate the need to increase the amounts OSHA can issue in penalties?