Stationary Process Container Safety for Food Processing
A stationary container system is comprised of a tank or process contained with pope work and fittings, all located in...
OSHA
The Classifications of Forklifts
Deciding your warehouse or manufacturing facility needs to purchase a new forklift is only the first step. OSHA has identified...
Safety Myths – It’s Time We Debunk These 5 Safety Myths
Safety Myths That Are Not True One of the biggest problems with facility safety is that there are many myths...
Install Guards to Prevent Falls Through Skylights
Photo: Flexible Lifeline Screens Fall protection in the workplace receives a lot of attention, as it is the most frequently...
OSHA vs. ANSI Pipe Marking – What You Need to Know
Busy safety managers have plenty of rules and regulations to keep track of, and pipe marking standards may sound complex....
Fire Extinguishers – Do You Know How (and When) to Use Them?
We’ve discussed the dust explosion pentagon, which explains the five components needed for a combustible dust explosion, before. Today we’re...
New OSHA Injury Reporting & Recordkeeping Rules
Most employers, especially in manufacturing, construction and other high-risk environments, are probably quite familiar with OSHA’s recordkeeping and reporting requirements....
OSHA’s SHARP Program – Safety Success Stories
We often hear stories of workplace accidents in the news: combustible dust explosions, fires, chemical accidents, workers electrocuted by power...
Why Your Workplace Needs a Heat Acclimatization Program
Agricultural workers often face hot temperatures at work. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Holgerhubbs Heat illnesses like heat stroke and heat exhaustion affect many...
Repeat Violations Cost Vehicle Interior Manufacturer over $800K
Machines with moving parts must have machine guards. When a company gets into trouble with OSHA regulations more than once,...
