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8 steps to a lockout-tagout procedure

A guide to reducing accidents and eliminating hazards
Rick Pedley
March 20, 2023
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The lockout-tagout process will keep workers safe when maintaining equipment in the field. Use these steps to develop the proper LOTO procedure for your worksite.


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powered industrial trucks, heavy machinery

2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Powered Industrial Trucks

No. 7 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022
February 14, 2023
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The OSHA standard on powered industrial trucks is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.


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lockout tagout, hazardous energy

2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) general industry

No. 6 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022
February 14, 2023
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The OSHA standard on control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.


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Respiratory Protection

2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Respiratory Protection, general industry

No. 3 in the Top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022
February 14, 2023
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The OSHA standard on respiratory protection, general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.


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OSHA's Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations

Top 10 OSHA Violations for Fiscal Year 2022

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Benita Mehta
February 13, 2023
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The following is a guide to the top 10 most violated standards of 2022 with quick tips and educational information on each standard. 


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Leak detection and repair

Don’t let safety slip through the cracks

Leak detection and repair crucial maintenance practices
Benjamin Fuentes
February 10, 2023
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In the oil and gas sector, methane emissions from refineries are a particular concern, as they can not only damage the environment, but also threaten the safety of workers and the local community.


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protecting lone workers

How to protect lone workers who deal with confined spaces and fall risk

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Gen Handley
February 9, 2023
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Regardless of the specific industry or job, lone workers face unique occupational risks due to their isolation from others.


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combustible dust standard

NFPA 660: One combustible dust standard to rule them all

Answers to common questions about the upcoming changes
Ali Roth
February 8, 2023
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Currently designated as NFPA 660: Standard for Combustible Dusts, the all-encompassing standard will be completed in 2024 and likely released in late 2024/early 2025.


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The biggest risks of VOCs in industrial projects

Evelyn Long
January 5, 2023
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In hazard-prone industrial projects, some risks can be easier to overlook than others. That’s often the case with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are often not immediately noticeable but can be dangerous nonetheless. 


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portable gas monitor in winter

Don’t let your equipment leave you in the cold

Gas detection can be challenging when the weather turns frigid
Dave Wagner
December 19, 2022
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For people who work outside, winter weather can pose a range of risks, including to your portable gas monitor. By following some simple tips, you can worry less about your portable gas monitor’s performance and trust that you can depend on it to prevent exposure to toxic or combustible gases.


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