Workplace safety isn’t just a slogan; it’s the beating heart of a thriving environment. And at the core of ensuring everyone goes home unharmed? Efficient incident reporting. But let’s face it, traditional channels can be clumsy and slow, turning a crucial process into a paperweight on someone’s desk. But enter the digital age, where tools […]
Managing hazardous substances in the workplace requires a systematic approach to ensure the safety and health of all employees. With the right control strategies in place, it is possible to prevent harmful chemical exposures and create a safer work environment. One of the most effective frameworks for managing such risks is the “Hierarchy of Controls” […]
According to Section 112.1 of 40 CFR, the requirement for a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), applies to petroleum storage facilities that: Are non-transportation related. Have an aggregate above ground storage capacity greater than 1,320 gallons (including all tanks, containers, and operating equipment 55 gallons or greater in capacity) or a completely buried […]
On December 29, 1970, President Nixon signed the OSH Act. This Act created OSHA, the agency, which formally came into being on April 28, 1971. With the creation of OSHA, for the first time, all employers in the United States had the legal responsibility to provide a safe and healthful workplace for employees. And, there […]
Here is the next in my series where I examine the effect the loss of Chevron deference could have on OSHA standards and workplace safety, this week we are reviewing OSHA 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks. If you missed any of my previous articles, here they are: OSHA and the loss of Chevron Deference – I […]
Here is the next in my series where I examine the effect the loss of Chevron deference could have on OSHA standards and workplace safety, this week we are reviewing Lockout/Tagout. If you missed any of my previous articles, here they are: OSHA and the loss of Chevron Deference – I explore the ramifications to […]
If you have never had a serious accident in your company headquarters or meeting place, count yourself lucky. In the United States, we live in a litigious society, and if someone is injured while away from home, that injured person may very well file a lawsuit against the company owning or running a building or […]
Here is the next in my series where I examine the effect the loss of Chevron deference could have on OSHA standards and workplace safety, this week we are reviewing Machine Guarding. If you missed it, here is my article on PPE and the loss of Chevron Deference. The whole series is centered around understanding […]
How would your employees escape from the workplace in an emergency? Do they know where all the exits are in case their first choice is too crowded? Are you sure the doors will be unlocked and the exit route, such as a hallway, will not be blocked during a fire, explosion, or other crisis? Knowing […]
Here is the next in my series where I examine the effect the loss of Chevron deference could have on OSHA standards and workplace safety, this week we are reviewing PPE. OSHA 1910.132, which covers personal protective equipment (PPE), often contains ambiguities that necessitate further clarification. Here are some of the common areas of ambiguity […]