Check for compatibility. It's important to have your employees suit up with all of their gear when fitting a hearing protector.
The real question is, for you as a safety professional, how much is your “peace of mind” worth?
There is a real opportunity to deliver a better safety experience for people working in risky environments through innovative products.
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.
Defining the correct PPE levels based on electrical hazard risk assessments on all electrical equipment will lead to better acceptance by electrical workers.
The Sturtevant, Wis.-based company has voluntarily recalled them after receiving three reports of batteries overheating while charging.
"The fatality rate in this industry is extremely high – and tower workers have a risk of fatal injury perhaps 25 to 30 times higher than the risk for the average American worker. This is clearly unacceptable," he said in a video shown at the NATE annual conference.
The three-day event for Grainger's customers has grown large enough for the exhibits to occupy two halls in the Orange County Convention Center's West Building.
OSHA has cited Radcliff Wire Inc. for allegedly violating safety standards; the fines total more than $100,000.
President Kathy Seabrook's comments submitted Jan. 31 endorse the proposed 50 µg/m3 PEL and the 25 µg/m3 action level but say implementation on small, short-term construction sites will be a challenge.
Employers should beware of the one-size-fits-all approach that has plagued the workforce for decades.
The alliance will focus on sharing information about OSHA's emphasis programs, health laws, and standards.
The justices agreed with the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that protective gear is not distinct from “work clothes.”
This initiative's second phase is already under way, with the proposals submission deadline extended to Feb. 11, 2014.
OSHA Cites a Colorado-based company for $75,000 for allegedly exposing workers to electrical hazards.
Time, money, safety, productivity, and even employee morale are on the line when implementing equipment-based solutions.
Two significant OSHA rulemaking actions took center stage in late 2013, which may be remembered as a milestone year for recordkeeping changes. Also, DOL issued a rule that makes direct care workers eligible for overtime and minimum wage protection.
Poorly designed gloves force workers to compensate for lack of support, thereby placing unnecessary stress on their muscles and joints.
Old Saint Nick is trying to travel safely this Christmas, as are we all.
It was designed to test harnesses, connecting and anchorage devices, lifeline systems, confined space equipment, and escape and rescue products according to global regulatory standards.