Archive for December 2020
Rockford Combustion Systems Introduces Website to Meet Combustion Safety Product, Service and Training Needs
Rockford Systems LLC dba Rockford Combustion Solutions launched a new website providing combustion safety and training solutions for organizations that work with fuel-fired equipment. The website is reportedly designed to support customers seeking annual combustion system safety inspections and audits, engineered standard and complex valve train (fuel train) solutions, combustion engineering assistance, and annual NFPA…
Read MoreSix Considerations for Cold Weather Jobsite Safety
By Jim Bailey, Contributor Changing seasons often mean changing priorities when it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE). During the winter months, as frigid temperatures, snow and ice take over and make getting work done safely more difficult, additional considerations are required from a PPE perspective. From avoiding slips, trips and falls on icy surfaces…
Read MoreHow to Identify Ergonomic Risk Factors for a Safer Work Environment
One of the keys to establish effective ergonomics on the job is to ensure that the workspace and position requirements match the physical capabilities of employees. When the demands of the job begin to compromise physical ability, and put stress and strain on the body, the rates of Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) increases. Ergonomic equipment, such as height…
Read MoreBest Safety Products of 2020
Compiled by Maureen Paraventi, Chief Editor Accuform’s disposable full-length face shield protects the face and neck from hazardous splashes, sprays, bodily fluids and airborne contaminants, which can help limit the spread of viruses like COVID-19 in the workplace. The shield is optically clear for peripheral visibility. Side aluminum rivets allow it to be flipped up…
Read MoreBest Material Handling Products of 2020
Compiled by Maureen Paraventi, Chief Editor American Sales Development’s table systems use hydraulic pumps operated by a hand crank or an electric drive unit to adjust heights for ergonomic comfort. Columns consisting of a guide with integrated cylinders and a pressure hose (4mm) connect the elements. The columns TA and TU consist of two steel tubes and the guide tube is supported…
Read MoreTop OSHA Workplace Violations – Fall Protection, Construction – Regulation 29 CFR 1926.501
Fall Protection, Construction Regulation 29 CFR 1926.501 Enforcement from Oct 2018-Sept 2019 Total citations 7,242 Total inspections: 7,039 Total proposed penalties: $39,489,226 Most Frequently Violated OSHA Standard Ranking – Number 1 Industries most often violating LOTO standard: Special Trade Contractors $35,3 Million (in proposed penalties) Construction of Buildings $3.5 Million Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods $203,085…
Read MoreTop OSHA Workplace Violations – Hazard Communication Standard, General Industry – Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200
Hazard Communication Standard, General Industry Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1200 Enforcement from Oct 2018-Sept 2019 Total citations: 4,111 Total inspections: 2,280 Total proposed penalties: $5,074,981 Most Frequently Violated OSHA Standard Ranking – Number 2 Industries most often violating the hazard communication standard: Specialty Trade Contractors $556,264 (in proposed penalties) Fabricated Metal Product Mfg. $483,739 Administrative and…
Read MoreTop OSHA Workplace Violations – Scaffolding, General Requirements, Construction – Regulation 29 CFR 1926.451
Scaffolding, General Requirements, Construction Regulation 29 CFR 1926.451 Enforcement from Oct 2018-Sept 2019 Total citations: 3,400 Total inspections: 1,680 Total proposed penalties: $10,485,196 Most Frequently Violated OSHA Standard Ranking – Number 3 Industries most often violating the scaffolding in construction standard: Specialty Trade Contractors $8,401,079 (in proposed penalties) Construction of Buildings $1,507,877 Fabricated Metal Product…
Read MoreTop OSHA Workplace Violations – Respiratory Protection, General Industry – Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134
Enforcement from Oct 2018-Sept 2019 Total citations: 2,931 Total inspections: 1,298 Total proposed penalties: $3,808,871 Most Frequently Violated OSHA Standard Ranking – Number 4 Industries most often violating the respiratory protection standard: Fabricated Metal Product Mfg. $359,052 (in proposed penalties) Specialty Trade Contractors $329,422 Chemical Mfg. $227,992 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Mfg. $213,493 Transportation Equipment Mfg.…
Read MoreTop OSHA Workplace Violations – Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) General Industry – Regulation 29 CFR 1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) General Industry Regulation 29 CFR 1910.147 Enforcement from Oct 2018-Sept 2019 Total citations: 2,839 Total inspections: 1,617 Total proposed penalties: $15,732,317 Most Frequently Violated OSHA Standard Ranking – Number 5 Industries most often violating LOTO standard: Food Mfg. $2.9 million (in proposed penalties) Plastics and Rubber Products Mfg. $1.8 million…
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