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New factsheet explains hazards associated with shipyard spray painting

June 19, 2017

Exposure to hazardous substances and at risk for injury from fires and explosions are the primary dangers faced by workers involved with the construction and maintenance of marine vessels who conduct spray painting.

From Safety 2017

Standout sessions

Benita Mehta

June 16, 2017

While all sessions at Safety 2017 are sure to be interesting and educational, there are some standouts in the schedule, which should not be missed.

Drainage shaft accident kills worker

Confined space procedures not followed

May 18, 2017

Cal/OSHA has cited two companies $352,570 for multiple workplace safety and health violations, including ten serious and three willful category violations, following an incident in which a worker lowered into a 50-foot drainage shaft fell to his death. Neither D&D Construction Specialties, Inc. nor Tyler Development, Inc. followed permit required confined space procedures to work in confined spaces.

Development of a Confined Space Risk Analysis and Work Categorization Tool

April 3, 2017

The IRSST just published a new research report those purpose is to contribute to confined space accident prevention by helping companies apply existing regulations. Researchers wanted to gain a better understanding of confined space risk management and identify issues based on the literature and field observations, and develop a confined space risk analysis and work categorization tool that meets the needs defined in the first stage of the project.

Make your confined space training healthy & robust

Demonstrate classroom learning in the field

Chris Irwin

March 7, 2017

When it comes to confined space training, most workers who participate in entry teams have likely been through a class where they have been taught their specific roles and responsibilities under the General Industry 1910.146 or Construction 1926.1200 regulations.

Essentials to comply with OSHA’s Confined Spaces in Construction Standard

David Mayfield

March 1, 2017

All parties involved in confined space work must employ a safety-first mentality. That means utilizing a mix of proper preparation techniques, putting these practices into action and ensuring the right people are in position.

Construction safety Q&A

All about falls, silica, cranes, overlooked training, confined spaces & best practices

Don Garvey, CIH, CSP

March 1, 2017

Questions about falls, silica, cranes, overlooked training, confined spaces & best practices answered in this article.

OSHA Permit-required confined space 1910.146

January 1, 2017

The standard applies to all general industry places of employment. Among them are Agricultural services, Manufacturing, Transportation and Utilities, Wholesale Trade, Food Stores, Hotels and Other Lodging, Health Services, Museums, Botanical Gardens and Zoos to name a few.

Larson Electronics portable explosion proof series

Temporary Lighting

December 1, 2016

The Larson Electronics portable explosion proof series is here for all of your temporary lighting needs.

Confined space clearance measurements are crucial

Clearing the air

Russell Warn

December 1, 2016

Working in confined spaces presents a unique and dangerous challenge of combatting the unseen; oxygen deficiency, poisonous or explosive, hazardous substances are among the most frequent causes of accidents associated with this line of work in confined spaces and containers.