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What types of lockout solutions are available that comply with OSHA standards?
What types of lockout solutions are available that comply with OSHA standards? Having the right tools for the job is important no matter what industry you work in, but when it comes to lockout safety, it is critical that you have the most versatile and sure-fit devices available for your employee...Read more -
Hazard Specific Training
Hazard Specific Training The following are training sessions employers are required to have for specific hazards: Asbestos Training: There are a few different levels of asbestos training including Asbestos Abatement Training, Asbestos Awareness Training, and Asbestos Operations and Maintenance tr...Read more -
When is OSHA Training Needed?
When is OSHA Training Needed? In many cases people will take OSHA training simply to learn more about best practices and regulations that are put in place to improve safety. These training classes can be given online or in person and will help to improve the overall workplace safety. In other cas...Read more -
Lockout / Tagout Case Studies
Case Study 1: Employees were performing repairs on an 8-ft-diameter pipeline that carried hot oil. They had properly locked and tagged pumping stations, pipeline valves and the control room prior to beginning repairs. When the work was completed and inspected all lockout / tagout safeguards were ...Read more -
Understand OSHA Electrical Requirements
Understand OSHA Electrical Requirements Whenever you undertake safety improvements in your facility, one of the first things you should do is look to OSHA and other organizations that emphasize safety. These organizations are dedicated to identifying proven safety strategies used around the world...Read more -
10 Essential Steps for Electrical Safety
10 Essential Steps for Electrical Safety One of the most important responsibilities of any facility’s management is to keep employees safe. Each facility will have a different list of potential hazards to address, and properly addressing them will protect employees and contribute to the fac...Read more -
OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Program to Control Hazardous Energy
Lockout/tagout refers to a safety procedure that is used in a variety of industries including manufacturing, warehouses, and research. It ensures machines are properly shut off and cannot be turned back on until maintenance being done on them is completed. The main goal is to protect those who ar...Read more -
Who is OSHA meant to protect?
Workers are protected by both regulations that employers must adhere to as well as protection to file complaints and concerns against their own workplace. Under OSHA law, employees have the right to: OSHA protectionA workplace that does not contain serious hazards that could otherwise be controll...Read more -
Lockout Tagout accident case
Lockout Tagout accident case The night shift was assigned to clean a mixing container. The shift leader asked the main operator to complete the “locking” work. The main operator Lockout and tagout the starter in the motor control center, and confirmed that the motor did not start by p...Read more -
OSHA Standards & Requirements
OSHA Standards & Requirements Under OSHA law, employers have the responsibility and obligation to provide a safe workplace. This includes providing workers with a workplace that does not have serious hazards and adhering to the safety and health standards that OSHA has set forth. Employers ar...Read more -
Lockout tagout is lifted
Lockout tagout is lifted Remove all tools from the work area to ensure the safe operation of the machine; Also ensure that the machine is fully installed. Only go to roll call by way of ensuring that all employees are kept away from hazardous areas of equipment. Also inform all personnel on site ...Read more -
Release of stored energy
Release of stored energy Check the machine to make sure all parts of the equipment are not working Release any remaining pressure To trap or support a component that may fall Open the exhaust valve to remove the gas from the line If the energy is allowed to continue, it must be carefully monitore...Read more
