Safety Compliance
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Clarifying OSHA’s General Duty Clause: 5 common misconceptions.
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The latest safety insights and actions from OSHA's live QuickTakes RSS feed.
Infographics
Over the years, the hazard communication standard has changed in dramatic ways. See how in our detailed infographic.
All you need to know about the ANSI Z535 standards.
Your visual guide to OSHA’s workplace safety signage regulations.
FALL PROTECTION
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Get the facts on the correct use of safety harnesses and lanyards.
Safety railings and guardrail systems can help protect employees from falls, a leading cause of workplace safety violation citations.
Lockout/Tagout
Authorized and affected employees face different levels of risk from hazardous energy, so there are different safety requirements for each.
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Learn best practices for your company’s lockout/tagout program.
When employees engage in improper lockout/tagout procedures, dangerous (and costly) flash fires can occur. Here are five methods for keeping your staff safe from electrical harm.
A centralized lockout station prevents confusion and clutter. Maximizing space, in addition to streamlining operations, also helps to make a facility safer.
Do you have a robust lockout/tagout training program in place? Here’s how to know.
First-Aid
Recently developed first-aid kit standards can help employers decide what type of kit, Class A or Class B, they need for their facility.
OSHA (U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation. OSHA regulations regarding first aid kits are contained in the Code of Federal Regulations under section 29 CFR 1910.151 and in Appendix A. OSHA does not provide specifications for first aid kit contents per se but defines mandatory requirements for availability of kits on worksites.
Is your first-aid kit in compliance? Understand the ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2015 standard classes and types—and learn who can give helpful advice.
Protection from the Neck Up
Honeywell’s Primair 900 all-in-one headgear and Impact In-Ear Pro hearing protector were both winners in Occupational Health & Safety magazine’s 14th annual New Product of the Year contest.
Smart ways to keep your glasses from fogging up when wearing a mask.
Learn about protection for a worker’s head, eyes and face.
Get helpful tips on hearing conservation and understand some of the nuance needed to select the right ear protection.
Whether you run a small shop or manage safety for a large company, here are the essentials to start thinking about eyewash stations.
Keeping up with the standards for hand protection is a full-time job. Cut through the noise. Learn how to navigate the rules and choose the right products.