There are a number of different things which could occur which would require you to revise your
lockout tagout policies and procedures. These things could range from changes to OSHA’s
standards (specifically, Standard 1910.147) to personnel or plant changes. Every single facility in
every single industry is going to have unique policies and procedures, and as such, […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited St. Louis Cold Drawn for thirty one safety and health violations, including two willful
violations, seven repeated violations, and twenty two serious violations. They come in response
to an inspection of a worksite in St. Louis, MO in September of 2015. This inspection was
initiated […]
Lockout tagout is one of the most difficult areas of occupational safety and health for which to
create appropriate policies and procedures and to properly maintain, long term. The creation of
lockout tagout policies and procedures is so difficult because they are governed by OSHA
Standard 1910.147, which is famously difficult to understand and, at times, feels […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Don Bosco, LLC for nine safety and health violations, comprised of two willful and seven
serious safety and health violations. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in
Batavia, Ill in August of 2015. This inspection was initiated after the company […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Force Corp for five safety and health violations, including one willful violation and four
serious safety and health violations. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in
Andover, MA in July of 2015. This inspection was initiated as part of the […]
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
cited United Hospital Supply Corp. for twenty one safety and health violations, including one
willful violation, ten repeat violations, nine serious violations, and one other than serious
violation. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in Burlington, NJ in May of
2015. This […]
Some areas of occupational safety and health are easier to manage and maintain than others. And
while the ease or difficulty with which your company handles various areas of occupational
safety and health can vary greatly depending upon what industry you are in and the expertise of
your safety team members, some areas are difficult across the […]
Lockout tagout can be a very difficult area of occupational safety and health to manage and
maintain. Forgetting the difficulty which most companies have in establishing a competent and
fully inclusive plan for handling lockout tagout, the maintenance alone can be enough to drive a
safety team insane. There are a series of moving parts, a number […]