Hazard communication

RSS

Many people claim they “don’t work energized,” and so they don’t need NFPA 70E or personal protective equipment. Is this accurate? What do OSHA and NFPA 70E consider “energized work?”

What are some commonly missed safety risks in supply chains?

What are some features, benefits and examples of wearable technology in the workplace?

What are the best practices, and proactive measures being taken, to ensure chemical safety in the workplace?

How does incorporating visual literacy with connected worker solutions lead to safer workplaces?

Spot the hazard, assess the risk, make the change – these are common risk mitigation practices for employees working in and around the manufacturing production process. But what about the energy that can’t be seen?

How can employers alleviate noise hazards above and beyond using hearing protection?

What are the similarities between the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals?

The NFPA 70E 2018 Hierarchy of Controls places “elimination” at the top of the inverted pyramid. But there are times when working on energized equipment can’t be avoided. What steps can we take to increase worker safety when electrical hazards can’t be fully eliminated?

What features should I be looking for in a lockout padlock?