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How to Control Combustible Dust Hazards
Controlling combustible dust hazards is essential for preventing catastrophic accidents, and control begins with assessment and training. OSHA says that facilities that may have combustible dust hazards should carefully identify the following in order to assess their potential for dust explosions: Materials that can be combustible when finely divided Processes which use, consume, or produce […]
Combustible Dust: A Challenging Issue for Safety Professionals
In today’s Advisor, we focus on standards and other considerations that can help manage combustible dust hazards.
Ladder Safety Q&A
Today, we present some questions about ladder safety sent to Safety.BLR.com by safety professionals and other managers, with answers from our experts. Are ladder safety cables required to have an annual inspection? 1926.1053(b)(15) Ladders shall be inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect […]
FAQs About Defining RCRA Hazardous Wastes
New Research Reveals Ways to Improve Ladder Safety
A NIOSH research team finds that 43 percent of fatal falls in the U.S. involve a ladder. Among workers, about 20 percent of fall injuries involve ladders.
7 Safety Tips for Forklifts on Rough Terrain
By Tom Reddon Rough terrain forklifts require the right operators to handle them or it can lead to serious accidents. The workhorses are designed to handle heavy loads and operate on challenging terrain. Most rough terrain forklift accidents are caused by operator error. The right training procedures can help your employees understand how to carefully […]
Top Environmental Crimes of 2013 – Part 2
