Industrial / Construction
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Crane Operator Requirements: The End of Medical Evaluation
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has removed the requirement for a physical (medical) evaluation for…
Sandblasting and Spray Painting Safety
Spray painting and sandblasting serve two entirely opposite functions, but from a safety standpoint they create many similar hazards for…
3 Keys to Disaster Preparedness on Construction Sites
Construction sites are at a greater risk than completed commercial and residential properties during disaster time. A completed…
OSHA Safety Fines Top $9 Million in 3rd Quarter of 2019
Federal OSHA has released information on 33 significant workplace safety fines (over $100,000) issued from July to September 2019 and…
3 Easy Steps to Improve Lighting – and Safety – in Your Workplace
Everyone has a right to work in a safe environment. Since people rely so heavily on their sense of sight,…
6 Tips to Prevent On-Site Injuries
When you’re on-site, the last thing you want to deal with is an injury. On-site injuries cause undue stress on…
Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2019: Citations Drop 18 Percent, but List Unchanged
When the top 10 OSHA violations of 2019 were announced at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo on September…
Guide to Combustible Dust Regulations Now Available
Combustible dust continues to be a key safety concern for manufacturers, grain handlers and OSHA inspections. Workers in many industries…
Key Points for Safe Welding and Cutting
Welders and those who use cutting torches face a variety of work-related hazards, including burns, eye damage, electrical shock, cuts…
Safety Tip: Lockout / Tagout Procedures
The OSHA standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.147, outlines…
