Region 5 February 4, 2015 OSHA cites International Paper Co. after worker suffers severe electrical shock Investigation finds manufacturer lacking safety procedures and protections MADISON, Ohio – Every year, thousands of people are electrocuted at work by current from live wires and energized parts. Electrical current… Read More »OSHA cites International Paper Co. after worker suffers severe electrical shock
21 Safety Rules for Working with Electrical Equipment and Tools Rule no. 1 Avoid contact with energized electrical circuits. Please don’t make fun of this rule if you already know this and remember that if something bad occurs – you probably won’t have second chance. That’s not… Read More »21 Safety Rules for Working with Electrical Equipment and Tools
Originally posted at http://www.safetymedia.co.uk/ HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE This just proves that you always need to be Health and Safety compliant, even if you’re residing in a galaxy far, far away. Since the big reveal of the new Star Wars trailer for… Read More »HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE
February 5, 2015 Tom Kiddle Three Things to Look for in Winter Wear for Workers Exposed to Flames and Arc Flash: 1. Be certain the winter wear meets standards for the hazards your workers are exposed to. a. ASTM F1506 for arc flash (will include ASTM F1959 arc… Read More »Three Things to Look for in Winter Wear for Workers Exposed to Flames and Arc Flash:
Tom Kiddle February 5, 2015 Meet the New Flame- Resistant Clothing: Multi-Hazard Protection The new OSHA electrical standard sets a mandate for winter wear and rainwear to be flame resistant. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn’t have specific standards for cold weather winter… Read More »Meet the New Flame- Resistant Clothing: Multi-Hazard Protection
February 3, 2015 Region 8 H & W Contracting exposes workers to dangerous trench cave-in hazards OSHA cites 2 willful, 2 serious safety violations Employer name: H & W Contracting, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Investigation site: Columbia and East Willow Streets, Harrisburg, South Dakota On July 28,… Read More »H & W Contracting exposes workers to dangerous trench cave-in hazards OSHA cites 2 willful, 2 serious safety violations
Survey Reveals Arc-Flash Mitigation Is a Priority in Electrical Safety Eight-five percent of respondents say arc-flash mitigation is important. July 24, 2014 Sandy Smith A recent survey conducted by Littelfuse Inc. reveals that arc-flash safety is a priority among plant professionals and that protection technologies such as… Read More »Survey Reveals Arc-Flash Mitigation Is a Priority in Electrical Safety
Researchers Get a Better Understanding of Fatal Overhead Power Line Incidents A new paper, scheduled for release at the 2015 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop examines the occupations most at-risk for fatal overhead power line incidents. January 26, 2015 Sandy Smith Brett Brenner, president of… Read More »Researchers Get a Better Understanding of Fatal Overhead Power Line Incidents
Half-million dollar OSHA fine: Worker without PPE falls to his death January 28, 2015 Fred Hosier OSHA is issuing maximum fines to a structural steel company after a 22-year-old ironworker fell to his death just weeks after starting his job. View the rest of article… Read More »Half-million dollar OSHA fine: Worker without PPE falls to his death
New Research Illuminates Dangers of an Arc Flash David Dini January 27, 2015 An arc flash is one of the most serious electrical hazards that can occur in a workplace. The immense energy released – heat up to 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit1 – is an alarming danger… Read More »New Research Illuminates Dangers of an Arc Flash