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The Control of Hazardous Energy Sources | OSHA 1910.147
If your work involves activities with equipment and machinery such as set-up, un-jamming, repairs, cleaning, servicing, and adjusting, then this blog is for you. The energy feeding into the machinery and equipment (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.)...
Hazardous Waste Generator Regulatory Summary
If you produce hazardous waste at your facility, you are considered to be a hazardous waste generator. Hazardous waste management standards for generators are established by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These standards are found in title 40 of...
Powered Industrial Trucks | OSHA 1910.178
Powered industrial trucks (PITs) are commonly used in industry to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials. The hazards associated with PITs vary depending on the vehicle type, workplace environment, and application. Without proper training and understanding...
Heat Stress Awareness and COVID-19 Safety
As summer continues in full force, it is important to consider methods to keep workers protected from heat related illness while wearing face coverings. Here are some tips to keep employees working outside or in labor intensive positions healthy in the heat: Ensure...
Adult Education
Author: Dana Chang The term adult education universally applies to adults choosing to gain skills and/or knowledge. In today’s world we should address adult learning as “Lifelong Learning”. It has never been more important than now to keep skills up to date and take...
***Be Present, Be in Control, Be Safe***
Author: Elizabeth S. O'Donnell, MEng, CSP Most of us go about our lives thinking of past events or lost in the future, robbing us of the present moment. Being present in the moment is the only time we truly have. No one intends to get hurt at work. Many people state...