Osha standards - Articles - Page 15

Pedestal platform by Benko Products

May 4, 2016

GREEN Insta-Racks have many unique features including: single or double-sided access, static, pivot or slide-track mounting, custom design to meet your application.

PPE reference guide by Graphic Products

May 4, 2016

Graphic Products has summarized elements of the NFPA 70E 2015 standard to create an Arc Flash PPE Quick Reference Guide.

Evaluate your respiratory exposures from all angles

Paula Varsamis

May 3, 2016

The CDC reports that PPE is used on a regular basis. is used on a regular basis by approximately 20 million workers in the U.S.1.

Safety in the Construction Industry, Vol. 1

April 1, 2016

This exclusive ISHN ebook identifies the most serious construction hazards and provides protection tips and best practices. We pay particular attention to falls – the number one killer on construction sites.

Fall protection systems by Safety Rail Company

April 1, 2016

The Safety Rail Company manufactures OSHA compliant, passive fall protection systems for industrial/commercial markets.

LOTO failures result in $9+ million in fines

Fab metal manufacturing tops OSHA’s hit list

Benita Mehta

April 1, 2016

Lockout/tagout (29 CFR 1910.147) was the fifth most frequently cited OSHA violation during the period October 2014 to September 2015. There were 3,350 citations reported across all industries during that time with $9,686,894 in penalties.

Preparing for and surviving an OSHA inspection

3 steps that could save thousands in penalties

March 21, 2016

In this white paper, learn 3 steps that could save you thousands in penalties.

Combustible dust standard loses momentum

March 2, 2016

A combustible dust standard is unlikely to be issued this year because of the complexity of the hazard and OSHA's full regulatory agenda, according to an article by Brian Dabbs in Bloomburg BNA.

Oil & Gas Industry Safety, Vol. 3

March 1, 2016

Welcome to ISHN’s third volume of feature articles and sponsored content pertaining to oil and gas industry safety. Safety and health professionals benefit and improve their safety programs by absorbing the best practices used in the oil and gas business.

Respiratory standard prevents serious illnesses

But inspectors assessed penalties totaling $2,731,806 in 2015

Maureen Paraventi

March 1, 2016

When engineering control measures aren’t possible or sufficient to reduce exposure to harmful contaminants such as dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, or vapors, OSHA requires – through its 1910.134 standard1 – that workers be provided with respiratory protection.