personal protective equipment

Koser Iron Works faces penalties of more than $102K for exposing workers to machine, fire and explosion hazards, lack of training

by Nataly Hollingsworth
April 4, 2015March 31, 2015

March 30, 2015 Region 5 Koser Iron Works faces penalties of more than $102K for exposing workers to machine, fire and explosion hazards, lack of training OSHA cites company for 2 willful, 4 repeated, 12 serious safety violations BARRON, Wis. – Once again, workers were exposed… Read More »Koser Iron Works faces penalties of more than $102K for exposing workers to machine, fire and explosion hazards, lack of training

Worker falls into acid vat; OSHA fines company $177K

by Nataly Hollingsworth
March 23, 2015March 22, 2015

Worker falls into acid vat; OSHA fines company $177K March 19, 2015 Fred Hosier A maintenance worker fell into a vat of acid at a manufacturing plant, suffering severe burns. OSHA says the company knew about the hazards the worker faced but did nothing to… Read More »Worker falls into acid vat; OSHA fines company $177K

Blast badly injures 2 at Chicago Heights, Illinois, manufacturing plant

by Nataly Hollingsworth
March 16, 2015March 15, 2015

March 5, 2015 Region 5 Blast badly injures 2 at Chicago Heights, Illinois, manufacturing plant OSHA fines Polychem Services Inc. $110K for 6 willful, 1 repeated, 4 serious violations CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – Two temporary workers injured in an explosion at Polychem Services Inc., were unable… Read More »Blast badly injures 2 at Chicago Heights, Illinois, manufacturing plant

10 Arc Flash Prediction and Prevention Myths

by Nataly Hollingsworth
March 13, 2015March 11, 2015

10 Arc Flash Prediction and Prevention Myths INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 Kevin Meagher is Chief Technology Officer, Power Analytics Corporation, where he leads the company’s technology development and strategy as well as critical strategic relationships in emerging technologies. It’s no doubt you already know that,… Read More »10 Arc Flash Prediction and Prevention Myths

Owner sentenced to 15 years in prison for death of teen worker

by Nataly Hollingsworth
March 6, 2015March 9, 2015

February 25, 2015 Fred Hosier Owner sentenced to 15 years in prison for death of teen worker A judge has sentenced the owner of a tree trimming company to 15 years in prison in connection with the death of a 14-year-old who was helping to… Read More »Owner sentenced to 15 years in prison for death of teen worker

Mercury Products Corp. fails to train, protect temp workers from mechanical and electrical hazards

by Nataly Hollingsworth
March 2, 2015March 1, 2015

Region 5 February 12, 2015 Mercury Products Corp. fails to train, protect temp workers from mechanical and electrical hazards OSHA cites Schaumburg, Illinois, company for 25 safety and health violations Employer name: Mercury Products Corp. Inspection site: Mercury Products Corp., 1201 S. Mercury Drive, Schaumburg, Illinois On… Read More »Mercury Products Corp. fails to train, protect temp workers from mechanical and electrical hazards

The Basics of Arc Flash

by Nataly Hollingsworth
February 27, 2015February 22, 2015

Cameron G. Clark: GE Specification Engineer The Basics of Arc Flash Do you know what an arc flash is? If not, keep reading. The goal of this article is to give the reader a basic understanding of what occurs during an arc flash incident, and… Read More »The Basics of Arc Flash

The High Cost of Low Protection

by Nataly Hollingsworth
February 26, 2015February 22, 2015

Julie McFater February 20, 2015 The High Cost of Low Protection The use of personal protective equipment is a vital component of workplace safety, but many employers are unduly concerned with the cost of introducing new safety measures. Ignoring the fact that the safety of… Read More »The High Cost of Low Protection

The Challenges Ahead: OSHA Outlook

by Nataly Hollingsworth
February 24, 2015February 22, 2015

February 2015 Tom O’Connor The Challenges Ahead: OSHA Outlook 2015 Occupational Safety And Health Regulatory And Political Outlook The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is gearing up for some aggressive policy goals in the coming year. Its regulatory agenda furthers progress on a series… Read More »The Challenges Ahead: OSHA Outlook

Human Fireball: The Story of Brad Livingston

by Nataly Hollingsworth
February 18, 2015March 9, 2015

Jordy Byrd February 5, 2015 Human Fireball: The Story of Brad Livingston Brad Livingston survived two explosions that resulted from a welding mishap on the job. His story reveals the struggle of shortcuts, safety and the importance of PPE, especially FR clothing. A Kansas breeze… Read More »Human Fireball: The Story of Brad Livingston