As an industrial safety professional, you know the importance of using the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect workers from head to toe. But let’s take a moment to focus on what might be the most critical part of the body to protect: the head. Your head is more than just one-seventh of your …
“Anything That Can Go Wrong Will Go Wrong” – Murphy’s LawBelieved to only be a rare event, arc flash can happen to any employee at any point when dealing with electrical equipment or machinery. The right conditions can cause a catastrophic event. It’s important employees and employers understand what arc flash is, how it happens, …
Does this sound familiar: You do what all the experts say, you read articles on how the world’s safest companies, or you come back from a conference ready to implement the hot safety tool? But instead of creating your safety Utopia your efforts fall flat. You end up doing all the right things but—far from …
What to Expect During a Surprise OSHA Inspection 1. Arrival of the OSHA Inspector Unannounced Visit: OSHA inspections are typically unannounced. The inspector may show up at your workplace without prior notice. Presentation of Credentials: The inspector will present their credentials upon arrival. Always verify their identity before proceeding. 2. Opening Conference Discussion of Purpose: …
There is a potential for disaster occurring at work, knowing how prepared the company and your fellow employees are can be a life saver. Its better to have a plan of action than none at all. Danger and disaster can come in many forms; fire, natural disasters, loss of power, chemical spills or gas leaks, …
