Work Gearz
MAY 29, 2022
Such a job involves risks that can lead to severe injuries. Considering protecting the head is just as important as shielding any other part of the body, OSHA has suggested that even mechanics should wear hard hats as a part of their PPE gear. There is always some sort of risk involved in a mechanic’s day-to-day work.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
So it makes sense to understand where the greatest safety risks lie and to have programs in place to address these risk areas. Most safety hazards fall into one of four main categories, and OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, targets these with specific precautions.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Work Gearz
JANUARY 29, 2021
Construction workers often prefer to wear vented hard hats because they are cooler, but often ask if vented hard hats are OSHA approved. OSHA do indeed approve many of the vented hard hats, in particular for outdoor work, but have strict regulations with vents for indoor work, in particular when electrics are involved.
Levelset
JUNE 29, 2022
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA standards for construction.
FDR Safety
JANUARY 31, 2018
The answer is “no,” but you need to do something to establish due diligence and compliance with OSHA. The provisions of CFR 1910.331 through 1910.335 cover electrical safety-related work practices. We work with your maintenance staff to achieve acceptable risk while recognizing the realities facing maintenance workers.
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
At the recent ASSE Professional Development Conference, there was considerable focus on risk assessment, voluntary standards and prevention through design. The primary reason to become familiar with ANSI B11 is that it guides risk assessment. Risk assessment is one of the most powerful safety tools we have.
Safety Services Company
JULY 19, 2021
If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. It was developed by the National Fire Protection Association, and is used by OSHA for occupational safety and health compliance. . The two primary hazards discussed in the standard are electric shock and arc flash.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
52 
Let's personalize your content