What you Need to Know About OSHA

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration, also known as OSHA, is a government body that sets and enforce standards in United States’ workplaces. As an employer, it is important to know OSHA’s priority is for workplace safety and not to issue fines and citations for businesses. Virtually every employee working in the country is “protected” by OSHA. This means workers can anonymously file complaints, request inspections, and are guaranteed the right to safe workplace. OSHA …

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3 Characteristics for a Successful Lockout/Tagout Program

Lockout Tagout Label

A lockout/tagout (LOTO) program is necessary for facilities with any type of dangerous machinery or equipment. The purpose of having a LOTO program in place is to control hazardous energy and protect those who are physically working or performing maintenance on a dangerous machine. While commonly used to control electricity safely, there are several other types of harmful energy including hydraulic pressure, hydraulic accumulation, pneumatic energy, gas, and many more. The Occupational Safety and Health …

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Don’t Overlook Eye Safety

Eye safety eye washes and signs

Eyes are some of the most complicated, and important, organs in the human body. On many jobsites however, our eyes are put at risk to hazards like bright flashes, chemical splashes, flying sparks, or loose debris. Even a minor accident can result in long-term damage or even blindness. Whether you’re working out on a construction site or working in a medical lab, a number of hazards can be present, and it’s important to take appropriate …

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Safety Supplies And Products

Safety supplies are required in every corporate field and these supplies have got the highest importance in meeting up accidental emergencies. Many people think that only those workers who work in any industrial units like warehouse or factory might face accidental injuries and thus they need to use safety supplies but this is completely a wrong conception. The fact is that risks are associated with every corporate industry but the nature differs from one field …

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