c Lockout/tagout: Owner client vs. contractor responsibilities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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? Full Article
c Proper PPE for direct current arcs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Does my arc-rated personal protective equipment protect me from direct current arcs? Full Article
c OSHA compliance By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 How can I make sure that my OSHA-required respiratory protection program is up to date? Full Article
c Spill containment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 What’s needed for effective spill response in a loading dock area? Full Article
c Technology solutions By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 How can technology help enhance my organization’s safety culture? Full Article
c Spill safety for your facility By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 What type of sorbent should I use at my facility? Full Article
c Benefits of multifunctional PPE By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 What advancements are being made in the development of multiuse fabrics to protect against thermal hazards? Full Article
c An effective lockout/tagout program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 How can you ensure your employees are following the lockout/tagout process? Full Article
c Facility slip hazard solutions By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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.? Full Article
c Workplace inspections By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 How can I perform effective periodic inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA’s standard on lockout/tagout (1910.147)? Full Article
c NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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? Full Article
c First aid compliance By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 What are some best practices for managing first aid supplies and equipment in the workplace? Full Article
c Safe storage of chemicals By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 What’s the correct ventilation system for my chemical storage space? Full Article
c Hearing protector fit testing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Should I fit-test the hearing protection my workers use? Full Article
c Safe use of emergency stations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 How can I protect employees from scalding or freezing temperatures while they’re operating a safety shower or eyewash station? Full Article
c The cost of scaffolding By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500 What is the “true cost” of low-level scaffolding? Full Article
c Fall clearance requirements By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Do fall clearance requirements vary depending on where the user chooses to tie-off overhead or on foot? Full Article
c Fall protection for working on roofs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500 I need fall protection on my roof – where should I start? Full Article
c Netting needs in the construction industry By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Why is safety netting a necessity on a construction site? Full Article
c Fall protection harness maintenance By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400 How can end users know when their harnesses are in safe condition? Full Article
c Protecting ladder openings By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Are chains allowed to protect a ladder opening instead of a gate? Full Article
c Loading dock safety: Part 2 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Full Article
c Dual reciprocating barrier By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 What’s a dual reciprocating barrier, and why do workplaces with an elevated platform or mezzanine need one? Full Article
c Fall protection and the Hierarchy of Controls By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Regarding fall protection, should we focus on the latest “gadgets” or the basic hierarchy of addressing the risk of gravity? Full Article
c OSHA’s standard on walking-working surfaces By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 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? Full Article
c Choosing a fall arrest system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 What are the advantages and disadvantages of overhead rigid rail systems compared with those of overhead cable-based systems? Full Article
c Choose the right fall protection training partner By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Who needs fall protection training? How often should it occur? Who can best conduct it, and does one size fit all? Full Article
c 3 benefits of a safety cage on construction sites By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 What are the benefits of safety cages on construction jobsites/crews? Full Article
c Rooftop maintenance and fall protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 During maintenance projects, what are some common challenges – and complications – related to fall protection? Full Article
c Understanding ANSI Z359.14-2021: Updated Self-Retracting Devices Standard By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
c Fall protection technology By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 How can employers transform fall detection for workers using AI? Full Article
c Mitigating workplace hazards: Essential strategies for facility safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 How can facilities proactively address and mitigate common workplace hazards? Full Article
c Fall protection By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Would a self-retracting lifeline or a shock-absorbing lanyard be the best choice for my workers’ personal fall arrest system? Full Article
c Circuit breaker lockout By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 The STOPOUT Simple Circuit Breaker Lockout holds tightly onto a circuit breaker for a secure and solid lockout. Full Article
c Butterfly valve lockout device By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
c Universal cable lockout By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
c Padlocks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
c Lockout application By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
c Lockout/tagout system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 ScanESC is a lockout/tagout patented software solution application designed for tablets. Full Article
c Lockout/tagout training By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
c Energy control program solution By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 iLockItOut is the low-cost, OSHA-compliant solution for your energy control program. Full Article
c Portable group lock boxes By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Now available: enhanced portable group lock boxes made from 430-grade stainless steel to withstand the toughest environments. Full Article
c Lockout and permit control station By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
c Retractable cable lockout device By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The S866 Retractable Cable Lockout Device allows employees to address challenging lockout situations, including gate valve and electrical applications. Full Article
c Lockbox By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The Ultra Compact Lock Box is ideal for group lockout situations with multiple isolation points and employees performing maintenance activities on industrial equipment. Full Article
c Brass body insulated safety padlock By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 The 74M Insulated Safety Padlock is designed for lockout/tagout applications. Full Article
c Group lock box By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
c Circuit breaker lockout device By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
c Universal ball valve lockout By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
c Water fountain lockout device By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 The Water Fountain ULC 100 Lockout Device is designed to help prevent the spread of viral pathogens. Full Article