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OSHA says that if you allow an employee to enter a permit-required confined space, you must develop and implement a written program for the space. There is no rule on stacking heights or number of stacks for pallets. However, KY OSHA has a general duty clause statute that says the employer must “furnish to each […]
Have a procedure in place for responding to NOVs, enforcement orders, and other related issuances. Give a copy of an NOV or order to the person responsible for responding. If the alleged violation is significant, make sure to alert the proper management official. Immediately determine the validity of the NOV or order. Mark all documents […]
Metrics help training departments show their value to the organization, wrote Susan Prince, JD, a legal editor with BLR®, publisher of Training Forum. In today’s Advisor, Prince gives advice on establishing effective metrics for your safety training program. For metrics to be effective, however, they need to be the right metrics, and they need to […]
Metrics help training departments show their value to the organization, wrote Susan Prince, JD, a legal editor with BLR®, publisher of Training Forum. In today’s Advisor, Prince gives advice on establishing effective metrics for your safety training program. For metrics to be effective, however, they need to be the right metrics, and they need to […]
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Used Oil Handler Activities A generator’s used oil activities may subject the generator to the responsibilities of one or more other used oil handler categories. These requirements would be in addition to those required of generators. Other handler categories and the activities that would subject the generator to these additional requirements are: Transporters. Generators who […]
Sediment is usually the main pollutant of concern; according to the EPA, sediment runoff rates from construction sites are typically 10 to 20 times greater than the rates from agricultural lands, and 1,000 to 2,000 times greater than those of forest lands. In fact, during a short period of time, construction sites can contribute more […]
AT&T has released two mobile apps aimed at reducing dangerous driving behavior among employees. Associate PLEDGE® lets businesses conduct real-time monitoring and helps enforce distracted driving policies. According to AT&T, the tool is best suited for mobile employees, fleet drivers, and sales teams who regularly travel or operate company vehicles. Using the app, employers can […]
Storage Requirements The rules state that generators must not store used oil in units other than tanks, containers, or units regulated under 40 CFR 264 or 40 CFR 265 (40 CFR 279.22(a)). (Tanks include both aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) and underground storage tanks (USTs)). According to EPA, this does not mean that the ASTs or […]
Mobile apps make it easy for workers to access safety information when and where they need it. You know that ladders can pose a significant risk of injury if not used properly, but did you know there’s an app for that? NIOSH recently announced the release of a smartphone application for ladder safety, available for […]