Case Study: Can Supervisors Be Personally Liable for Untrained Employees’ Injuries?
In short, the answer is “Yes.” Today’s Advisor reports on one such case.
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Make Sure Your HazCom Employee Training Is GHS-Compliant
HazCom training must now include information about the new GHS format safety data sheet (SDS) and GHS-compliant labels.
Mid-Year 2014 UST National Performance
Common HazCom Mistakes and Tips for Compliance
Hazard communication often figures prominently on OSHA’s annual Top 10 Violations list. Find out why so many employers fall short of HazCom requirements.
TSCA and RCRA Violations Combine for Huge Penalty
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management FAQs
How to Control Combustible Dust Hazards
Controlling combustible dust hazards is essential for preventing catastrophic accidents, and control begins with assessment and training. OSHA says that facilities that may have combustible dust hazards should carefully identify the following in order to assess their potential for dust explosions: Materials that can be combustible when finely divided Processes which use, consume, or produce […]
Combustible Dust: A Challenging Issue for Safety Professionals
In today’s Advisor, we focus on standards and other considerations that can help manage combustible dust hazards.
Ladder Safety Q&A
Today, we present some questions about ladder safety sent to Safety.BLR.com by safety professionals and other managers, with answers from our experts. Are ladder safety cables required to have an annual inspection? 1926.1053(b)(15) Ladders shall be inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect […]
