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Establishing Policies and Procedures for Lockout Tagout (LOTO)

When thinking about the most complicated areas of occupational safety and health, lockout

tagout will come to mind for most safety experts. This is because lockout tagout is governed by

OSHA Standard 1910.147, which is a convoluted mess of complicated regulations and

requirements. But beyond the difficulties of understanding what is required to establish

appropriate policies and procedures […]

Lockout Tagout Policy and Procedure Updating

When updating lockout tagout policies and procedures, there are a number of things to first

consider. You need to be sure your changes will be in compliance with OSHA Standard

1910.147, which is the standard that governs lockout tagout. You need to also consider what,

exactly, you are changing, and why. Then, you need to consider what […]

Report Regarding Occupational Injuries and Illnesses in 2014

The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released the results of the

Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses recently. These results show that in 2014, private

industry employers reported nearly 3 million mom-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2014.

The total recordable cases incidence rate fell 0.1 cases per 100 full-time workers, however the

rates […]

OSHA Renews Alliance with LA Associated General Contractors

The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has

renewed an alliance with the Louisiana Associated General Contractors. This alliance will renew

a commitment to material and knowledge access to promote understanding of workplace safety

and health rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. This alliance focuses on

industrial and construction general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, […]

Maintaining Lockout Tagout Policies and Procedures

Some areas of occupational safety and health can be viewed as ‘set and forget.’ You create

policies and procedures which keep you in compliance and then need not change them for a long

time. Other areas are not as simple. Some require maintenance on an annual or semiannual basis,

and still others require ongoing and continuous oversight […]

OSHA Proposes $431,000 in Fines for Ashley Furniture

The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has

cited Ashley Furniture for eight safety and health violations, comprised of one willful, five

repeat, and two serious violations. They come in response to an inspection of a facility in

Whitehall, Wisconsin in April of 2015. This inspection was initiated as part of the Sever […]

OSHA and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Form Alliance

The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has

formed an alliance with the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries to address machinery,

chemical, and other hazards in the scrap recycling industry. This partnership is expected to

promote the safety and health of workers in the scrap and recycling industry. In addition, the

partnership aims to […]

Creating New Lockout Tagout Policies and Procedures

In occupational safety and health, creating the new policies or procedures is usually the hardest.

Making adjustments or updates to existing policies and procedures can present an issue, but there

is at least a base plan to work with. When starting fresh, however, this is not the case. For some

areas of occupational safety and health, this […]

OSHA Proposes $106,200 in Fines for Harden Furniture Inc

The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has

cited Harden Furniture Inc. for twenty five safety and health violations, comprised of twenty five

serious violations. They come in response to an inspection of a facility in McConellsville, NY in

April of 2015. This inspection was initiated by the OSHA Syracuse Area Office as […]

The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment is monitored by the United States Department of Labor’s

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA regulates personal protective equipment

with Standard 1910.132. This standard sets minimum requirements for personal protective

equipment, including storage, maintenance, replacement, and who is responsible to supply

personal protective equipment. Additionally, certain OSHA standards have further clarifications

for personal protective equipment for […]