In the United States, make sure that every hat is permanently marked with "ANSI" on the shell and the suspension so you know it meets or exceeds national standards.
The most important solutions to heat stress are frequent rest and water breaks in the shade. If laborers work in the sun they absolutely must have tents or shade sails available with cool water and seating.
It takes ongoing vigilance and management of change to identify conditions in your plant that might cause a potential safety problem.
For any safety manager who wants to see whether his or her company might benefit from a refresh of the existing program, a good first step is to seek out professional assistance to learn more.
Defining the correct PPE levels based on electrical hazard risk assessments on all electrical equipment will lead to better acceptance by electrical workers.
Six meetings of international experts have been held as part of the Action Plan on Nuclear Safety that followed the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant crisis.
The agency posted a Hazard Alert that says its inspections "have revealed serious deficiencies in some of the procedures used in tank entry."
The Sturtevant, Wis.-based company has voluntarily recalled them after receiving three reports of batteries overheating while charging.
The rule, which applies to helicopters and air ambulance companies, requires stricter procedures on all fronts. It fulfills some NTSB recommendations.
Human error is the greatest primary cause of accidents during these operations, and the DOT agency has decided to conduct more research to understand the range of human factors contributing to spills.
Some tower crane users have not been releasing the slew brake and/or placing the jib at the correct out of service radius, according to the agency.
The city’s www.nola.gov/mardigras website will keep visitors and residents informed about the enforcement policies in effect as the season's parades begin rolling Feb. 21.
The two agencies are holding monthly teleconferences about pharmacovigilance issues, and Health Canada and the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency are participating as observers.
The program set for Feb. 22 in Nassau County is the start of an effort to equip about 100,000 state residents this year for emergencies and disasters.
The commission declined to implement the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, GHS, to which OSHA's HazCom Standard has been harmonized.
The American Red Cross is asking Americans to give blood to make up for the blood drives cancelled by the storm affecting the East Coast.
The interim final regulations set procedures and timeframes for handling retaliation complaints under the act, including OSHA investigations.