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OSHA Cites Lockout Tagout Again!
Over the past several months, we have received various calls relating to OSHA visits and citations relating to mechanical Lockout Tagout (LOTO), OSHA Standard, 1910.147. Establishments being visited were a mix of manufacturing and other general industry operations. Lockout Tagout relates to de-energizing anything that has energy that, if not controlled and/or discharged before performing…
Read MoreIndoor Environmental Issues: Assessing and Managing Your Indoor Environment Quality
Indoor environmental quality focuses on providing an indoor environment that keeps occupants comfortable, productive, and healthy. The perception of poor indoor air quality manifested by excessive dust build-up, wide temperature variations or uncomfortable temperature can lead to complaints that are sometimes difficult to quantify. The most common indoor complaints include improper temperature, the perception that…
Read MoreConstruction Safety: A Simple Guide to Establishing an Injury Prevention Process
One of the most frequent questions I get about construction safety, is, how do I start a construction safety program? Companies with a current process ask, how do I improve my current process? Because each organization and project are different, the strategies listed below are focused on the “big picture” items that will help weave…
Read MoreMilt’s 5 Step Guide to S.A.F.E.R. Safety
The purpose of this booklet is not to offer new slogans but to improve your safety IQ while reducing your risk of injury through the use of simple everyday concepts.
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