Category: Equipment and Machinery Safety

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The Potential Risks of 3D Printers

By Contributing Editor May 30, 2017 Equipment and Machinery Safety

Updated: May 30, 2017

The decreased cost and increased attention to three-dimensional, or 3D, printing has led to questions about the safety and potential health effects of these devices. New research published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene found that common filaments used in the printers can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during the printing process. According […]

EHS on Tap: E22 What’s on the Horizon for OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Rule?

By Emily Scace May 3, 2017 Episode 22

Updated: Jun 6, 2018

Servicing and maintaining equipment is dangerous business, causing up to 50,000 injuries and 120 fatalities, including electrocution, burns, crush injuries, cuts, lacerations, amputations, and fractures, each year. Obviously, a strong regulatory system is needed, but does OSHA’s standard reflect current technology? What are some of the alternative methods that can be used that offer the […]

Important Reminders for National Ladder Safety Month

By Contributing Editor Mar 8, 2017 Equipment and Machinery Safety

Updated: Mar 8, 2017

March is National Ladder Safety Month, an opportunity to review your policies, training, and equipment. Whether you’re a small service business with a couple of step stools around for lightbulb changes or a large contractor that uses complex climbing equipment, you’ll want to read on for the latest on ladders.