Facility Safety - Articles - Page 164

OSHA issues willful citations for lack of arc flash protections

OSHA cites Mass. Contractor for violations following arc blast

June 5, 2014

OSHA in 2012 cited Interstate Electrical Services, a North Billerica, Mass., electrical contractor, for alleged willful and serious violations following a November 2011 arc flash blast at an Andover jobsite. Two workers installing electrical service were seriously burned when a piece of equipment made contact with an energized part of an electrical panel, resulting in the arc flash.

Mine rescue skills put to the test

June 4, 2014

The National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beaver, W.Va., played host to the 2014 West Virginia Alliance Mine Rescue Skills Competition May 13-15.

Survey uncovers gaps in arc flash awareness, analysis and action

June 3, 2014

In 2007, General Electric surveyed industry professionals working in facilities related to the oil and gas industry, pulp and paper industry, and power generation. Survey questions were directed at whether or not workers in these industries knew the current hazard risk categories in their facilities.

Company that retreads tires repeats hazards

American Made Tires faces $160,280 in OSHA fines for recurring fire, mechanical and electrical hazards

June 2, 2014

American Made Tires, an Elmira Heights, NY tire retreader, failed to correct 12 hazards cited during a 2013 inspection by OSHA. Because of that inaction, and the discovery of new and recurring hazards during a follow-up OSHA inspection, the company faces an additional $160,280 in proposed fines.

Top 5 myths about fugitive dust

Brad Carr P.E.

June 2, 2014

A cloud of confusion surrounds issues of fugitive dust and how to control it. This article debunks five myths, so we can all work smarter, not harder, to keep employees safe from combustible dust explosions and fires.

Five misconceptions about portable air conditioning

Clark Michel

June 2, 2014

This article will dispel the five most common misconceptions about portable cooling.

Fume filters: Improve cleaning & compliance while lowering costs

Al Hilbert Anthony Felicijan

June 2, 2014

Source capture is among the key ways to properly manage weld fumes in order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for workers.

How to improve communication in noisy environments

Matt Morrill Susan Cooper

June 2, 2014

Noise creates challenges in the workplace well beyond its most basic threat to hearing health.

Supply tepid water to emergency fixtures

Ryan Pfund

June 2, 2014

Providing workplace facilities with the appropriate type, number and location of emergency eyewashes and showers is important.

Understand the limitations of eyewash bottles

Jennifer Stroschein

June 2, 2014

OSHA requires that employers provide emergency eyewashes when employees may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials during the course of their work under 29 CFR 1910.151(c)