by Jonathan Poole | Mar 28, 2017 |
Of the numerous standards that repeatedly earn a spot on OSHA’s annual Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations list, none surprises me more year after year as the control of hazardous energy, more commonly known as lockout/tagout (or “LOTO”). It’s not that...
by Mike Saylors | Mar 22, 2017 |
Machine Guarding is an important factor in providing a safe workplace. A risk assessment of your equipment can identify where a guard is needed and points where you can provide additional protection. Some key factors when reviewing machine guards: Is the...
by Jonathan Poole | Mar 15, 2017 |
The following is the final installment in our 3 part blog series on the history of lead-based paint in the United States. The RRP Rule as a Response To create awareness and confirm that lead precautions are now being taken by the trades most commonly...
by Barry Maxwell, MS | Mar 7, 2017 |
Why do we need yet another special “awareness” month, especially for something as simple as a ladder? The CDC reports that approximately 20% of general industry worker fall injuries and 81% of construction worker fall injuries treated in US emergency departments...
by Jonathan Poole | Mar 7, 2017 |
The following is Part II in a 3 part blog series on the history of lead-based paint in the United States. You may read Part I here. The Reckoning Fast forward to 2008 when after years and years of examining steady trends of lead poisoned children showing up in...
