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OSHA The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) 1910.147

January 1, 2017

The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), 29 CFR 1910.147, standard was promulgated on September 1, 1989, and was effective January 2, 1990.

OSHA cites, fines Crystal Finishing Systems following fatality investigation

Worker dies after being caught between crane hook, load bars

December 12, 2016

A federal investigation prompted by the death of a 51-year-old chemical technician at a coatings company's facility in Mosinee has resulted in multiple safety violations. OSHA issued three repeated, four serious and three other than serious safety citations on Dec. 7, 2016, to the Schofield-based, Crystal Finishing Systems' following the agency's investigation into the June 14, 2016, death.

Is your footwear program the right size?

Employees have various point of sale options

John Eliszewski MS, ASP

December 9, 2016

According to the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Injury Facts®, 2016 Edition, there were 43,570 foot injury cases involving days away from work in the United States in 2013.

ASSE to host virtual symposium on new OSHA Walking-Working Standard

December 7, 2016

The American Society of Safety Engineers is offering a virtual symposium to help occupational safety and health professionals better understand the sweeping changes OSHA recently made to its final rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection standards in relation to slip, trip and fall hazards.

OSHA extends deadline for comments on proposed rule

It would improve provisions in its standards

December 2, 2016

OSHA is extending the comment period for its proposal to revise provisions that may be confusing, outdated or unnecessary in the agency's recordkeeping, general industry, maritime and construction standards. Originally scheduled to expire Dec. 5, the comment period will be extended to Jan. 4, 2017, to allow parties more time to review the rule and collect necessary information and data for comments.

OSHA finalizes Walking-Working Surfaces rule

November 18, 2016

OSHA this week issued a final rule updating its general industry Walking-Working Surfaces standards specific to slip, trip, and fall hazards. The rule also includes a new section under the general industry Personal Protective Equipment standards that establishes employer requirements for using personal fall protection systems.

Beyond compliance: Overlooked aspects of lockout-tagout

Eric Prinzing

November 1, 2016

Most industrial workplaces have some kind of lockout/tagout program in place.

From NSC Congress & Expo

OSHA reveals Top 10 violations for 2016

October 19, 2016

OSHA yesterday announced the preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2016. Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented the list at the NSC Congress & Expo.

OSHA considers changes in its shipyard falls standards

September 9, 2016

OSHA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) as the agency considers updating its safety standards under Subpart E of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards in Shipyard Employment. The standards address falls in shipbuilding, ship repair, shipbreaking, and other shipyard-related employment.

Your Guide to Hand Protection Safety, Vol. 1

September 1, 2016

Welcome to ISHN’s first volume of feature articles and sponsored content relating to on-the-job hand protection. Safety and health professionals in every industry will benefit from the latest updates and innovations in work gloves – perhaps the most ubiquitous PPE used by workers.