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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
In the wake of the devastation caused in South Carolina by Hurricane Joaquin, The United States
Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has advised residents and
emergency workers in South Carolina of the hazards present. These warnings, however, do not
only apply to South Carolina, they apply to all locations where major, catastrophic storms can
hit.
“Recovery […]
Lockout tagout policies and procedures are among the most difficult policies and procedures in
all of occupational safety and health to monitor. This is because lockout tagout policies and
procedures often need to be changed extremely frequently as compared to other areas of
occupational safety and health, which can lead to difficulties in keeping track of what […]
It is important to ensure you have a plan in place to update the policies and procedures of any
area of occupational safety and health. Keeping policies and procedures updated ensures that
employees are as protected as possible for injury or illness on the job and that the company is
protected from fines and citations from regulatory […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Maverick Arms, Inc. for twenty four safety and health violations, including one willful
violation and twenty three serious violation. They come in response to an inspection of a
worksite in Eagle Pass, TX in April of 2015. This inspection was initiated as part of […]
Any safety team which has to deal with confined spaces can tell you that they are extremely
difficult to monitor, maintain, and keep compliant. These spaces are maintained by OSHA
Standard 1910.146, which governs confined spaces and their permit entry systems. These
systems are designed to control who does and does not have access to the space, […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Aluminum Shapes, LLC for forty four safety and health violations, comprised of one
willful, three repeat, thirty five serious, and five other than serious violations. They come in
response to inspections of a facility in Delair, NJ in April of 2015. This inspection was […]