Category: Personnel Safety

Safety 2018: Using ANSI Standards 1264.1 and 1264.2 to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls

By Taylor Lewellyn, JD Jun 5, 2018 EHS Management

Updated: Jun 5, 2018

At the American Society of Safety Professionals’ (ASSP) Safety 2018 Conference and Exposition in San Antonio, Texas, ASSP’s outgoing President Jim Smith presented a session titled “The A1264.1 Standard: Wall and Roof Openings; Stairs and Guardrails/Handrails,” which examined some advantages, disadvantages, and other considerations for using the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards 1264.1 and […]

First responders

Fentanyl Exposure: Protecting First Responders

By William C. Schillaci Jun 5, 2018 Injuries and Illness

Updated: Jun 5, 2018

The current opioid epidemic, which is being fueled by the synthetic opioid fentanyl, has created a heightened danger for enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency medical first responders who arrive at the scene of overdoses (ODs), traffic stops, arrests, and searches.

Utilities safety

8 Safety Strategies to Maintain a Secure Workplace in the Utility Industry

By Jeson Pitt May 10, 2018 Electrical Safety

Updated: May 10, 2018

Wastewater, water, electric, and natural gas utilities expose your work-alone employees to a lot of risks and hazards every day. Electrical engineers and maintenance personnel usually work alone for extended periods of time on outdoor pumps, treatment plants, and high-voltage substations, which can be dangerous. Employees who work with toxic gases, chemicals, and other machinery […]

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AFL-CIO Report Highlights Worker Safety Concerns

By William C. Schillaci May 4, 2018 Injuries and Illness

Updated: May 4, 2018

Inaction by the Trump administration on rules to mitigate workplace violence is among the top concerns voiced by the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) in its 27th annual Death on the Job survey and report.

Tips for Hot Work Safety from the CSB

By William C. Schillaci May 3, 2018 Injuries and Illness

Updated: May 3, 2018

In a new fact sheet, Safe Hot Work Practices, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) says that explosions and fires caused by hot work are among the most common incidents it investigates.

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Cleanliness Is the First Step in Hepatitis A Protection

By Contributing Editor Apr 13, 2018 Injuries and Illness

Updated: Apr 13, 2018

Cal/OSHA continues to warn employers and employees that the major outbreak of hepatitis A in parts of the state is ongoing and that California law requires that employers take measures to stop or reduce the spread of this highly contagious disease in the workplace. Most of the essential measures involve keeping a clean workplace and […]

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Trench Protection: A National Priority for OSHA

By Contributing Editor Apr 2, 2018 EHS Management

Updated: Apr 13, 2018

OSHA has announced that one of its priority goals for 2018 is to reduce trenching and excavation accidents. There appear to be solid reasons for doing so. In 2011, OSHA said that two workers a month were killed in trench collapses, and the picture has not improved.

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Ladder Safety Month: OSHA Standards to Know

By Contributing Editor Mar 16, 2018 Equipment and Machinery Safety

Updated: Apr 13, 2018

March is National Ladder Safety Month, an observance organized by the American Ladder Institute (ALI) to raise awareness about ladder hazards and provide resources to prevent ladder-related injuries. Yesterday, we covered some key safe work practices for employees who use ladders. Today, we’ll review the basics of OSHA’s compliance requirements for ladders.

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Ladder Safety Month: Prevent Injuries with Safe Work Practices

By Contributing Editor Mar 15, 2018 Injuries and Illness

Updated: Apr 13, 2018

The American Ladder Institute (ALI) has designated March as National Ladder Safety Month, an opportunity to raise awareness and provide resources to decrease the number of ladder-related incidents. Kat Seiffert, marketing manager of the Chicago-based association, says the observance is in its second year and has garnered growing support from businesses and sponsors.