Establishing lockout tagout policies and procedures can be an arduous task. It requires you to
work with OSHA Standard 1910.147, which in and of itself is extremely difficult; it also requires
you to create policies and procedures which can be under near constant review as there are a
number of variables which can change at any time, […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in
conjunction with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, recently released a
new hazard alert which emphasizes the dangers to workers who manually gauge or sample fluids
on production and flowback tanks in the oil and gas industry. This practice is common,
specifically in the […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
renewed its alliance with the Industrial Truck Association in an effort to reduce hazards
associated with powered industrial trucks. This is a five year agreement and will focus on tip-
over and struck-by hazards, which are two of the most common hazards related to the […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Ziggy’s Roofing Inc. for five safety and health violations, including three repeated
violations, one willful violation, and one serious safety and health violation. They come in
response to two inspection of worksites in Norridge, Ill. in July and August of 2015. These
inspections were initiated […]
Of all the areas of occupational safety and health, lockout tagout might just be the most
complicated to work with. For starters, it is extremely difficult to establish policies and
procedures for lockout tagout. But even after establishing appropriate policies and procedures, it
can be a struggle to maintain them over the long term, as there are […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Peconic Recycling & Transfer Corp. for twelve safety and health violations, including one
willful violation and eleven serious violations. They come in response to an inspection of a
worksite in Cutchogue, NY in July of 2015. This inspection was initiated in response to an
incident […]
Auditing is important for any aspect of a business; from reviewing financials to ensuring
timesheet accuracy, auditing should be a cornerstone for any business practice. It would stand to
reason, then, that auditing is important for occupational safety and health policies and
procedures. Ensuring they are accurate, efficient, and that they protect both employees from
harm and employers […]
Lockout tagout is one of the most difficult areas of occupational safety and health to properly
manage for most companies. And while there are many reasons for this, for many the issues
begin when trying to create comprehensive lockout tagout procedures and policies. These
procedures are difficult to properly establish and implement due to the complexity of […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
recently drafted updates to their Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines. These
updates were drafted in an effort to reflect modern technology and practices. According to
OSHA, these updates should be particularly helpful to small and medium sized businesses.
Additionally, these guidelines will address ways in […]
OSHA has recently renewed its alliance with the OSHA Sustainable Workforce Alliance,
formerly known as the Georgia Youth Alliance. This alliance is designed to have a continued
emphasis on youth workers, specifically committed to providing members and others with
information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and
safety of youth workers […]