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OSHA Eyewash and Shower Regulations
In work spaces that contain highly toxic substances, or in spaces where these substances are readily handled, there is a list of safety and first aid measures that your employer is required to take....
View ArticleSafety Range of OSHA Pels
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, PEL is an acronym for Permissible Exposure Levels. OSHA has different PEL requirements for various types of hazardous materials. These...
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What Are the Dangers of Using Romex?
According to T.H.I.S. Home Inspector, incorrectly installed electrical wiring is a common reason for house fires. Romex is a common wire used in houses. It has a covering over the wires that is...
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How To Develop a Workplace Checklist From Health & Safety Legislation
Private sector workplaces in the United States are subject to health and safety regulations. Nationwide standards are set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), but individual...
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Warehouse Safety Standard Operating Procedures
Safety is an essential part of any warehouse operation. Accidents result in damaged equipment, damaged inventory or, worse, injuries to employees. All of these come with serious costs, and in most...
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Common Risks in the Printing Industry
The print industry is responsible for providing newspapers, books, magazines and other forms of printed literature. Even with the spread of the Internet, the print industry provides employment to...
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Hazards of Nitrogen Gas
Nitrogen is a gas that was first discovered in the 16th century. It is the largest component of the earth's atmosphere and is found in all living organisms. Nitrogen is an odorless, nontoxic, tasteless...
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Workplace Health & Safety Articles
According to a 2010 study done for the Public Welfare Foundation in Washington, D.C., more than 85 percent of workers consider workplace safety more important than any other labor condition, including...
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Flame Arrester Types
An important piece of safety equipment made for gas pipelines and storage, flame arresters prevent fires entering, leaving or traveling down process lines, fuel lines and storage tanks. These devices...
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What Is an ANSI 107 Class 2 High Visibility Vest?
In 1999, the International Safety Equipment Association created the ANSI/ISEA 107 standard dictating that American workers always wear high-visibility apparel, such as a Class 2 vest, while working.
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NFPA Placards Requirements
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) addresses the issue of safely storing hazardous materials by standardizing identification of the specific material as well as its flammability,...
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Full Body Harness Instructions
A full body harness can keep all body parts safe when you are working at dangerous heights by keeping you from falling. There are number of industries where people work at dangerous heights and need a...
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Medical Code of Conduct
The American Medical Association (AMA) provides a model code of conduct for medical staffs to use when developing their own staff bylaws. According to the AMA, these bylaws should be the only means for...
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OSHA Requirements for Dental Offices
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), created by Congress in 1970, develops and regulates workplace safety rules to protect employee health and safety. Aside from displaying an...
View ArticleOSHA & Permissible Dust Levels
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration establishes Permissible Exposure Levels for different types of dust, including grain, silica and lead. All PELs are measured in eight-hour periods that...
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OSHA Standards for Handrails
At least one handrail is required on stairways rising more than 30 inches or that have four or more risers, whichever is less, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...
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Safety Toolbox Meeting Topics
Safety directors as well as safety committees have the need and responsibility to cover key safety issues with the employees. To meet these needs these safety professionals have a safety toolbox....
View ArticleLaboratory Equipment and Personal Protective Safety
Companies and employees can work together to make laboratories safer. This can include learning how to use laboratory equipment and wearing different types of personal protective equipment. Each...
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Boom Truck Safety
A boom, or bucket, truck has a lift fitted with a bucket for a worker to ride and do maintenance work in high areas. These trucks require strict safety procedures to prevent accidents from occurring.
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Dump Truck Safety
In 2004, the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration states that 381 serious accidents occurred involving dump trucks and large trucks. These vehicles have to be operated with great...
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NSC Safety and Health Code of Ethics
The National Safety Council (NSC), which was founded in 1913, works to promote healthy living and prevent death and injuries at home, at work and in communities, according to the organization's...
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Auto Workshop Safety
Automotive repair shops use a variety of equipment and chemicals for car-repair work. Mechanics have to have a solid understanding of safe work practices and requirements to protect themselves from...
View ArticleJib Crane Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires certain safety precautions when using any type of crane. These regulations are designed to protect employees and bystanders from harm...
View ArticleOSHA Jib Crane Requirements
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established certain safety requirements for using cranes, including jib cranes. These requirements minimize the risk of serious injuries...
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How do I Tie a Fire Ladder Lanyard?
The fire ladder lanyard, traditionally used to secure firemen to a ladder during firefighting but also useful for securing any object to another, is made using two knots, a bowline and a clove hitch...
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Respirators & Dust Masks
Dust masks and respirators both provide a measure of protection against dust and debris in the air. A respirator may also protect against smoke and gases. It's important to have the appropriate...
View ArticleNorth Carolina's State Policy for Handicap Ramps
According to the North Carolina Office on the Americans with Disabilities Act website, North Carolina uses the ADA for its regulations regarding employment and wheelchair access requirements.
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Common Construction Hazards
Construction work sites are a buzz of activity. They also are rife with potential hazards. Many construction work site hazards are blamed in work-related accidents. The National Institute for...
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Grounds Maintenance Safety
Grounds maintenance workers can be exposed to a number of hazards while working on the job. These can be from equipment, flying debris and a number of other potential dangers. Awareness of these issues...
View ArticleMSA Asbestos Cartridge Types
Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) is a company that manufactures safety products, including respirators that are worn to protect workers from the dangers of asbestos. A respirator is a breathing device worn...
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Hazards of Tungsten Carbide
The most frequently utilized hard metal in manufacturing today, tungsten carbide, is used to make a wide variety of products, including wedding rings, golf clubs and machinery. Tungsten carbide is...
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Explosive Safety Training
Industries dealing with explosives, such as ammunition and TNT, must adhere to strict safety guidelines. Explosive safety training helps to prevent serious accidents that can occur on the job from...
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What is the Importance of OSHA in the Welding Workplace?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to help ensure that workplace environments will be held to a strict standard of safety, regardless of the type or location of...
View ArticleMini Excavator Safety
Operating a mini-excavator--a power shovel--is dangerous work. A moment of inattention or confusion could result in crushing a co-worker or bystander. Many regulations and recommendations are in place...
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The Effects of Hexavalent Chromium
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(IV)) is a highly toxic man-made chemical compound found primarily in industrial environments. You are at risk for Cr(IV) exposure if you work in an environment that involves...
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Facility Requirements for Handling Nicotine
In the United States, tobacco products and smoking-cessation medications contain nicotine, a naturally occurring, toxic chemical found in tobacco plants. Handling nicotine can cause acute and chronic...
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Press Brake Safety Regulations
A press brake is a special type of machine tool used to bend and manipulate sheet metal into shape. Many consider metal formation through use of a press brake to be an art because results depend on the...
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OSHA Eyewash Station Requirements
Since 1970, the Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) has required all employers to provide necessary protective gear to prevent accidents, but also to provide proper emergency...
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How to Check Paper Safety
The City of Osaka's Institute of Public Health and Environmental Science prepares an annual report about the toxicity of recycled paper. Determining the toxicity of pulp and paper products is essential...
View ArticleToner Safety
Toner has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a Group 2B carcinogen, meaning that it is possibly carcinogenic to humans due to one of the main components of black...
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What Are NFPA Standards for Extrication Gloves?
Protective gear is used by firefighters to prevent injury and to maximize their ability to perform in hostile environments. The National Fire Protection Agency publishes standards for performance...
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OSHA Industrial Testing
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is the predominant watchdog organization that the government assigns workplace safety issues. Testing by OSHA is performed in innumerable industries...
View ArticleCrane Sling Safety
Slings are used for derricks, cranes and hoists of all types to hold a load while it is suspended in the air. This makes it a valuable and heavily utilized piece of equipment when handling or moving...
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How Do I Install a Crosby Eye Bolt?
Forged Crosby eye bolts are useful for rigging and hoisting loads as long as correct installation and safety procedures are followed. Eye bolts are designed to be strongest when the direction of pull...
View ArticleAbout OSHA Regulations When Working With Granite
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), handling -- particularly mishandling -- granite can result in serious injuries and even fatalities. OSHA addresses this concern by...
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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards
Bloodborne pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms transmitted through contact with infected human blood. Because this is a major concern for health care workers, in 1991 the Occupational Health...
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The Effects of Muriatic Acid
Muriatic acid, more commonly referred to as hydrochloric acid, is a poisonous and highly corrosive hydrogen chloride solution that is widely used in industrial settings, e.g., producing chlorides, dyes...
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Emergency Eyewash Requirements
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers are required to ensure employee safety in the workplace. Protective eyewear must be provided to protect against...
View ArticleOSHA Lift Certification
There is no formal licensing process for lift operators under Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, standards. However, there are guidelines that lift operators must follow in order...
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Sodium Hydroxide Safety Training
Sodium hydroxide, represented by the chemical formula NaOH, is a corrosive chemical that must be handled with care. Anyone working with this chemical should be trained on how to safely use, store and...
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