The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Republic Steel Corp. for three safety and health violations, comprised of one serious and
two repeat violations. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in Buffalo, NY in
October of 2014 after an employee was injured by an arc flash. The […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Marietta Corp. for nine safety and health violations, comprised of six serious and three
repeat violations. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in Cortland, NY in
November of 2014 after multiple employee complaints. These violations are for hazards relating
to chemical […]
Lockout tagout is one of the most difficult areas in occupational safety and health to properly
establish and maintain. It is difficult to establish lockout tagout procedures because they are
created based upon a very complex OSHA standard, Standard 1910.147. This standard is
infamous for its difficulty, and can literally be interpreted differently for every facility. But […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
renewed an alliance with the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication in an effort to reduce
and prevent worker exposure to chemical hazards. Additionally, the alliance was formed and
renewed to increase awareness of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and
Labeling of Chemicals requirements.
“American workers use […]
Whether creating them to replace existing procedures or to establish a new plan, creating lockout
tagout procedures is never an easy task. Governed by OSHA Standard 1910.147, lockout tagout
is known to be one of the most difficult areas of occupational safety and health to properly
account for.
Part of the reason for this difficulty is the actual […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has renewed
its alliance with the Airline Ground Safety Panel. This alliance has been renewed in an effect to continue
providing information and training resources to members, ground crew unions and contract firms, and
workers. This alliance will continue to protect airline ground personnel by addressing […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited American Spincast Inc. for fifty safety and health violations, comprised of thirty two
serious safety violations and eighteen serious health violations. They come in response to an
inspection of a worksite in Belton, Texas in October of 2014 as part of the OSHA’s Site […]
Third party audits are a staple of any good occupational safety and health management system.
These third party audits allow professional auditors to come to your facility, run a full inspection
as if it were being audited by a regulatory authority like OSHA, and then help you overcome any
deficiencies which are found. This allows you to […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Koser
Iron Works for eighteen safety and health violations, comprised of two willful, four repeat, and twelve
serious violation. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in Barron, Wisconsin in October
of 2014 in response to a complaint filed by an […]
Whether ramping up a new facility or process, managing a facility while understaffed, or simply trying to
get safety procedures back under control, PF Safety can help with On-Site Safety Compliance Services.
With our services, you gain access to a proven professional in the occupational safety and health arena
who can come in and hit the ground […]