In 2023, an electrical explosion at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory left an electrician with severe burns from a high-voltage arc flash. The culprit? A cocktail of human error, wrong circuit work, and skipped PPE. Ouch. Electrical hazards are not some distant boogeyman. They are one of the top reasons workers don’t clock out the …
Lockout Tagout Training: How to Keep Workers Safe from Hazardous Energy When you’re working around machinery, one small mistake can turn ugly fast. That’s why control of hazardous energy, better known as lockout tagout (LOTO), is one of the most important OSHA safety programs you can have. It’s not just about compliance—it’s about making sure …
Safety managers carry a significant responsibility. Not only do their colleagues rely on them, but so do the families and friends of those colleagues, all expecting that each worker returns home safely. Embracing the principle that “safety is everyone’s responsibility,” it’s crucial for safety managers to regularly refresh their knowledge of health and safety protocols. …
