It is always a good idea to wear PPE even when engineering controls are in place just to be a little bit safer.
The general duty clause is typically cited for violations fo…
The general duty clause is typically cited for violations for which an OSHA standard currently exists, but for which the standard is not strict enough (e.g., the standard is NOT protective enough and/or the penalty is too LOW).
When calculating days away from work only count business or…
When calculating days away from work only count business or scheduled working days.
“Loudness” is a function of sound intensity, which is a func…
“Loudness” is a function of sound intensity, which is a function of pressure squared (I
How does OSHA compare the relative safety performance compan…
How does OSHA compare the relative safety performance companies of different sizes (number of employees)?
It is good practice to use emergency stops (E-Stops) to lock…
It is good practice to use emergency stops (E-Stops) to lockout a machine as they effectively stop the machine from running.
DART _______ DAFWI
DART _______ DAFWI
Affected employees are trained to perform lockout/tagout.
Affected employees are trained to perform lockout/tagout.
In regard to exposure of blades, when the blades of a fan ar…
In regard to exposure of blades, when the blades of a fan are less than seven feet above the ground the blades shall be guarded.
Confined space entry begins when an employee fully enters th…
Confined space entry begins when an employee fully enters the confined space.