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With hazardous energy, many workers get confused about lockout/tagout because they think it only applies to electrical work - and that can be a grave mistake.
Young workers and employers can both benefit from summer temp jobs but it is important that everyone understand the rights and responsibilities involved.
OSHA says employers must conduct periodic inspections of LOTO procedures but what kind of inspections are good enough and what are the best practices?
Pneumatic tools, powered by compressed air, can be a useful addition to electrical tools at any work site where power tools are used.
Where do you find out how long you are supposed to keep all those sign-in sheets and training records? What if there's no rule, then what's the best practice?
Safety isn't just something that you think about once a month at the mandatory HQ meeting. What is a Job Hazard Analysis and why is it important?
Ladder inspections aren't difficult, but workers should be trained to know what they are looking for, when a ladder is safe to use, and when repairs are required.
As a safety community, let's observe Locator Safety & Appreciation Week, as we take the opportunity to address the need to keep all locators safe on the job.
What should you do when OSHA stops by for a visit? Make sure to have a safety meeting on this topic at least once a year so your employees are prepared.
