The Daniel Smith Tragedy & Its Impact on LOTO: Finding Meaning in a Workplace Death
The tragic tale of Daniel Smith and how his death might have saved the lives of other workers.
The tragic tale of Daniel Smith and how his death might have saved the lives of other workers.
Just having a LOTO procedure to control hazardous energy during machine service and maintenance isn’t enough. The OSHA lockout/tagout standard says your LOTO procedure must be “clear and specific.” Find out if your procedure meets those guidelines with this five step assessment.
Will OSHA propose an Illness Injury Prevention Program standard and, if so, when?
OSHA hasn’t had much to say about the Injury Illness Prevention Plan (I2P2) in recent months. But if you thought that I2P2 was going away, think again. Last week, OSHA issued a White Paper signalling that I2P2 remains very much at the top of …
Many companies don’t realize that they can be liable for injuries caused by employees who drive drunk after work or even a company sponsored event like the summer picnic where alcohol is served.
The words “safety culture” gets bandied about a lot. What exactly is safety culture? And what impact does it have on a company’s liability risks?
What OSHA Initiative Are Employers Most Afraid Of? SSC reader responses to our most recent poll.
How to request MSDS/SDS from hazardous chemical suppliers.
How to create a vulnerability assessment to prepare for terrorist attack & other emergencies.
OSHA generally doesn’t prescribe safety training methods. It explains what information or training is necessary and leaves employers to work out the delivery details. But Best Practices do dictate how the training process should work. Here’s one application.
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