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Lockout/tagout: Owner client vs. contractor responsibilities

A new contractor has been chosen for my project. What are OSHA’s requirements to ensure I’m keeping my employees and my contractor employees safe?




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Proper PPE for direct current arcs

Does my arc-rated personal protective equipment protect me from direct current arcs?




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OSHA compliance

How can I make sure that my OSHA-required respiratory protection program is up to date?




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Spill containment

What’s needed for effective spill response in a loading dock area?




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Technology solutions

How can technology help enhance my organization’s safety culture?




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Spill safety for your facility

What type of sorbent should I use at my facility?




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Benefits of multifunctional PPE

What advancements are being made in the development of multiuse fabrics to protect against thermal hazards?




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An effective lockout/tagout program

How can you ensure your employees are following the lockout/tagout process?




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Facility slip hazard solutions

How can I maintain safety and sure footing in a messy, manufacturing environment with an abundance of slip/fall factors such as oil mist from machining or air tools, hydraulic fluids, etc.?




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Workplace inspections

How can I perform effective periodic inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA’s standard on lockout/tagout (1910.147)?




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NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout

NFPA 70E discusses complex and simple lockout/tagout. What is this? Does it apply if the work being performed is nonelectrical, such as a product or material change or repairing a mechanical shaft?




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First aid compliance

What are some best practices for managing first aid supplies and equipment in the workplace?




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Safe storage of chemicals

What’s the correct ventilation system for my chemical storage space?




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Hearing protector fit testing

Should I fit-test the hearing protection my workers use?




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Safe use of emergency stations

How can I protect employees from scalding or freezing temperatures while they’re operating a safety shower or eyewash station?




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The cost of scaffolding

What is the “true cost” of low-level scaffolding?




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Fall clearance requirements

Do fall clearance requirements vary depending on where the user chooses to tie-off overhead or on foot?




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Fall protection for working on roofs

I need fall protection on my roof – where should I start?




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Netting needs in the construction industry

Why is safety netting a necessity on a construction site?




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Fall protection harness maintenance

How can end users know when their harnesses are in safe condition?




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Protecting ladder openings

Are chains allowed to protect a ladder opening instead of a gate?




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Loading dock safety: Part 2




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Dual reciprocating barrier

What’s a dual reciprocating barrier, and why do workplaces with an elevated platform or mezzanine need one?




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Fall protection and the Hierarchy of Controls

Regarding fall protection, should we focus on the latest “gadgets” or the basic hierarchy of addressing the risk of gravity?




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OSHA’s standard on walking-working surfaces

What is the OSHA standard on walking-working surfaces for general industry (1910 Subpart D) and why is it important to the safety of workers?




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Choosing a fall arrest system

What are the advantages and disadvantages of overhead rigid rail systems compared with those of overhead cable-based systems?




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Choose the right fall protection training partner

Who needs fall protection training? How often should it occur? Who can best conduct it, and does one size fit all?




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3 benefits of a safety cage on construction sites

What are the benefits of safety cages on construction jobsites/crews?




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Rooftop maintenance and fall protection

During maintenance projects, what are some common challenges – and complications – related to fall protection?




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Understanding ANSI Z359.14-2021: Updated Self-Retracting Devices Standard

In this white paper, Wesco’s team of safety experts explores the latest changes to the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 standard document and provides the timely guidance you need to maintain compliance while protecting your workforce.




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Fall protection technology

How can employers transform fall detection for workers using AI?




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Mitigating workplace hazards: Essential strategies for facility safety

How can facilities proactively address and mitigate common workplace hazards?




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Fall protection

Would a self-retracting lifeline or a shock-absorbing lanyard be the best choice for my workers’ personal fall arrest system?




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Circuit breaker lockout

The STOPOUT Simple Circuit Breaker Lockout holds tightly onto a circuit breaker for a secure and solid lockout.




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Butterfly valve lockout device

The S3920 Butterfly Valve Lockout device is wedge-shaped and slides smoothly between the butterfly valve handle and the lever in an open, de-energized position.




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Universal cable lockout

The Safelex Universal Cable Lockout with Integrated Hasp is a lockout device designed to meet unique industry needs and allow safety professionals to better protect employees from energy releases during equipment maintenance.




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Padlocks

To better help customers with security coding efforts for different work site locations, departments and employee identification, Master Lock has introduced six vividly brilliant colors for its durable 6121 ProSeries Weather Tough Padlock.




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Lockout application

Manufacturing facilities have potentially dangerous sources of energy, such as electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic power for equipment that must be locked out when being serviced or when guarding is removed.




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Lockout/tagout system

ScanESC is a lockout/tagout patented software solution application designed for tablets.




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Lockout/tagout training

Simple and straightforward, the “The Control of Hazardous Energy” lockout/tagout program consists of a 14-minute video demonstrating the major steps required for an effective LOTO program, along with important support materials such as a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, leader’s guide, attendance log and certificates, employee quiz, and a copy of OSHA lockout/tagout regulation 1910.147.




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Energy control program solution

iLockItOut is the low-cost, OSHA-compliant solution for your energy control program.




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Portable group lock boxes

Now available: enhanced portable group lock boxes made from 430-grade stainless steel to withstand the toughest environments.




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Lockout and permit control station

When placed near production equipment, or in parts of the facility that regularly undergo maintenance, the S3500 Series can help reduce the amount of time it takes to complete group lockout from start to finish.




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Retractable cable lockout device

The S866 Retractable Cable Lockout Device allows employees to address challenging lockout situations, including gate valve and electrical applications.




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Lockbox

The Ultra Compact Lock Box is ideal for group lockout situations with multiple isolation points and employees performing maintenance activities on industrial equipment.




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Brass body insulated safety padlock

The 74M Insulated Safety Padlock is designed for lockout/tagout applications.




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Group lock box

The Master Lock S3650 Group Lock Box with Wall-Mounting Bracket fulfills unmet group lockout needs through its wall-mounting bracket and locking mechanism, providing facilities with greater control over the movement and placement of lock boxes.




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Circuit breaker lockout device

Available now in S3821, S3822 and S3823 models, Grip Tight Plus Circuit Breaker Lockout Devices allow workers to reliably lock out an even greater range of circuit breaker applications, including on multi-pole breakers, most tie-bar toggle breakers, and molded case or oversized breakers up to 600 volts.




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Universal ball valve lockout

The V500 Universal Ball Valve Lockout – created to fit virtually any valve handle size and shape – has an ergonomically shaped rotary handle so the size of the device can be adjusted for lockout purposes.




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Water fountain lockout device

The Water Fountain ULC 100 Lockout Device is designed to help prevent the spread of viral pathogens.