OSHA Inspections 2018 YTD Precision Machining Industry
OSHA is still fulfilling its mission promoting worker and workplace safety. Safety, Amputations, and Planned Inspections led the OSHA inspections for NAICS 332721 so far this year.
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PMPA Files Comments Opposing OSHA’s Expanded Workplace Rule
Reporting of injuries and illnesses is not a right. It is an obligation of the employee to report; and a responsibility of the employer to record, investigate, and take appropriate remedial actions to retrain as necessary and to remove any hazards so identified.
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Three Leading Causes of Industrial Accidents and Injuries
Here are 3 leading causes of accidents and injuries in manufacturing operations.
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GHS Globally Harmonized Standard Training Deadline Nears
5 links for OSHA GHS Dec 1 2013 mandatory training.
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Inspection of Slings, Lifting Devices, and Rigging Equipment
The team at Cool Shop Sepco Erie has created a Best Practice Sling Identification, Tracking and Inspection System to comply with OSHA 1926.251. How cool is that?
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1910.33 Subpart E- Exit Route, Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans
We are expecting increased enforcement on Exit routes from OSHA following their June Enforcement Memorandum.
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Slips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls are responsible for over 9 million emergency room visits each year. These are preventable with proper training and attention to housekeeping and premises maintenance.
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Why Do They Put Guards On Machines?
Machine guards are there to protect us. They can’t do their job if they aren’t on the machine.
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Highway Construction Season Is Here- Take Safety Along For The Ride
We probably face greter hazards on the drive to work due to the arrival of Orange Barrel Construction Season. Stay alert to construction zone hazards.
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Congratulations- 122 Women in Manufacturing Honored at STEP Awards by Manufacturing Institute.
Women hold a number of vital and challenging roles in manufacturing at their companies. 122 were recognized by the Manufacturing Institute for their leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering and Production,