In the world of occupational safety and health, there is possibly nothing more complex than
establishing lockout tagout policies and procedures. These policies and procedures are based
upon OSHA Standard 1910.147, which is famous for its complexity. In addition, there are
numerous factors which impact individual lockout tagout standards. These factors mean that no
two facilities will have […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Republic Steel for four safety and health violations, comprised of two repeat and two
serious violations. They come in response to an inspection of a mill in Lorain, Ohio, in
December of 2014. This inspection was initiated after the agency received a report that […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration
recently announced that the agency is expanding its use of enforcement resources in hospitals
and nursing homes. The expansion of resources will focus on: musculoskeletal disorders related
to patient or resident handling; bloodborne pathogens; workplace violence; tuberculosis; and
slips, trips, and falls. These are some of the […]
Creating policies and procedures for lockout tagout is never an easy task. Based on OSHA
Standard 1910.147, lockout tagout procedures have very specific requirements, are different at
every facility, and need to be created in such a way that they are easy to monitor and update.
This creates a very daunting task; especially since OSHA Standard 1910.147 […]
James J McCullagh, the owner of the roofing company, James J McCullagh Roofing, was
charged with four counts of making false statements, one count of obstruction of justice, and one
count of willfully violating an Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation causing
death to an employee. The acting OSHA regional administrator in Philadelphia, Robert D.
Kulick, issued this […]
In the world of occupational safety and health, some policies and procedures are easier to create
than others, some are easier to monitor than others, and some are easier to maintain than others.
But usually, those areas which are difficult to create will not be as difficult to maintain or
monitor, and those which are difficult to […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Tip Top Roofing & Construction, Inc. for five safety and health violations, comprised of
two willful and three serious violations. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in
Naperville, Illinois in December of 2014. These inspection was initiated in response to […]
Lockout tagout is known as one of the most difficult areas of occupational safety and health to
properly establish. The procedures required can be very complicated, will be unique to every
facility, and must be created utilizing a very complicated OSHA standard, in Standard 1910.147.
But even once you establish adequate procedures, maintaining said procedures can be […]
There are many OSHA standards which cross multiple industries. Some, like Personal Protective
Equipment or Safety Signs and Visuals, literally apply to just about every company, and are a
part of nearly every employee’s day-to-day work in some capacity. They are in your face,
obvious, and easily understood by all employees. Wearing gloves, goggles, or a protective […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Formica Construction Co. Inc. for seven safety and health violations, comprised of three
willful, three serious, and one other than serious violations. They come in response to an
inspection of a worksite in Avenel, New Jersey in November of 2014. This inspection was
initiated in […]