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Blocked exits at USPS facility

January 4, 2019

Exits at a Ohio United Parcel Service (UPS) distribution center weren’t just temporarily blocked, according to the OSHA inspectors; some were permanently locked. The company was cited for repeatedly putting workers at risk by obstructing exit routes at its Sharonville, Ohio, distribution center and faces $208,603 in proposed penalties for those violations.

Researchers develop a new houseplant that can clean your home’s air

January 3, 2019

We like to keep the air in our homes as clean as possible, and sometimes we use HEPA air filters to keep offending allergens and dust particles at bay. But some hazardous compounds are too small to be trapped in these filters.

2019 top standards- Global Standards

ISO 45001 safety and health management system standard

ANSI/ASSP/ISO 45001— 2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use

January 3, 2019

Experts say 45001 is not easy to apprehend when read as a normal book, especially if you are not familiar with the ISO framework of 9001 and 18001. You have to realize the interconnections between specific clauses. Experts advise finding a good training course to help realize the standard’s full potential. You may also want to consider employing consultancy services to assist.

NFPA-70E®-2018 Standard for Electrical Safety for Employee Workplaces®

2019 top standards- NFPA Voluntary Standards

NFPA 70E electrical safety standard

NFPA-70E®-2018 Standard for Electrical Safety for Employee Workplaces®

January 3, 2019

NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® provides requirements for establishing a workplace that is safe from unacceptable risks associated with using electricity while working. Safety processes, policies, procedures and program controls reduce the risks associated with using electricity to an acceptable level.

Fall protection — General Requirements (1926.501)

2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA fall protection standard

Fall protection — General Requirements (1926.501)

January 3, 2019

OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in long shoring operations. In addition, OSHA requires that fall protection be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery, regardless of the fall distance.

How to maintain & repair walking-working surfaces

Plan each step

Karen Hamel

January 3, 2019

Few employees may ever take notice of a freshly cleaned, well-maintained floor. Unfortunately, too few also tend to notice uneven surfaces that cause trips or spilled materials that can make floors slippery. That’s one of the reasons why it’s up to employers to make sure that these types of hazards are eliminated.

Reinventing fire detection in industrial warehouses

Advanced fire detection technology detects smoke at the earliest possible stage, while reducing false alarms and maintenance in large industrial warehouses

December 20, 2018

The cost of a fire in a warehouse goes far beyond the loss of the building and goods. The consequential loss caused by downtime, operation interruption, business reputation and goodwill can be significant.

Enjoy the holiday season with fire safety in mind

Christmas trees, holiday lights, and decorations help make December a leading month for U.S. home fires

December 19, 2018

Festive meals, flickering lights and holiday decorations are all hallmarks of the holiday season. However, Christmas trees, candles, electrical decorations, and cooking all contribute to an increased number of home fires during December, making it one of the leading months for U.S. home fires. “Fire can quickly turn this festive time of year into a tragic one,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of NFPA’s Outreach and Advocacy division.

Dairy employee killed by auger in grain bin

December 18, 2018

OSHA has cited Thiele Dairy in Clearwater, Nebraska for failing to develop and implement safety and health programs related to grain bin entry after an employee suffered fatal injuries. OSHA inspectors determined that an operating sweep auger lacerated an employee's leg as he attempted to remove corn from inside a grain bin at the dairy.

3 trapped in West Virginia mine are found alive

December 13, 2018

After being trapped inside an abandoned mine in West Virginia for days, three people were found alive and in good condition yesterday. News sources say Kayla Williams, 25, Erica Treadway, 31, and Cody Beverly, 21 – who had entered the Elk Run Coal’s Rock House Powellton mine near Clear Creek illegally – were located on day four of a search coordinated by the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training.