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The presence of flammable and combustible liquids in the workplace greatly increases the risk of fire and explosion. Precautions like these can help prevent accidents. 1. Storage All storage must be in tanks or closed containers. The quantity of liquids allowed in manufacturing/production areas (outside of primary storage) is limited according to the liquid class and […]
Yesterday,we identified the six stages in the job hazard analysis process. Today, we feature a sample analysis developed by OSHA. Here’s an example of a job hazard analysis developed by OSHA for a job that involves grinding iron castings. There are three basic steps involved in this job: Step 1— Reach into metal box to […]
One of the best ways to determine safe work procedures to protect workers in a particular job is to conduct a job hazard analysis.< Job hazard analysis is a simple but powerful technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, […]
This year’s 35th annual Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 18. And yes, quitting smoking may be the only instance that breaks the tenet “Quitters never prosper!” Consider the benefits of quitting smoking: Immediate and steady reduction of damage to lungs and heart Reduced risk to nonsmokers around you More money for important and enjoyable […]
Strong motivation for and skillful delivery of safety training make the difference between high-quality results and so-so or oh-no! outcomes. Employees won’t work safely if your training manifests these 7 deadly sins: Trainees don’t know what they’re supposed to learn in training sessions. They don’t understand how what they’re learning is connected to their job. […]
Both the law and sound business practice compel you to look beyond specific regulations to assess safety training needs and to plan for effective training. Before you can roll out a successful safety training program, you have to assess training needs and plan for effective training. Fail to identify needs, and training will miss the […]
Any powered equipment is potentially dangerous—even if it’s supposed to be shut down. Many needless accidents occur when somebody turns on a machine that’s supposed to be locked out. Lockout/tagout accidents are not only needless, but serious. They result not in small cuts or scratches, but often cause amputations, serious fractures, or death. Any energy […]
What shape is your energy control program in? Are you set up for an accident-free year or are you risking citations and penalties?< The lockout/tagout regulations are perennially ranked among OSHA’s top 10 violations. Last year, for example, there were more than 3,000 violations of the standard, with penalties mounting to nearly $4 million. These […]
Scaffolds provide necessary access to certain jobs—and require necessary training to work on them safely. OSHA general industry standard on scaffolds (29 CFR 1910.28-29) emphasize specifications that are very precise about everything from the spacing of the poles to the size of the planking. No matter what its type, a scaffold has to be strong […]
Yesterday, we introduced you to the employee-driven strategies the safety folks at Tropicana are using to energize their safety effort. Today, we’ll focus on some of their other notable safety programs. Among other notable compliance and protection programs in place at Tropicana’s City of Industry plant in California are these: Behavior observation. All employees and […]