Introduction to process safety indicators free guide for measuring performance
Too many organizations rely heavily on failure data to monitor performance, so improvements or changes are only determined after something has gone wrong. Discovering weaknesses in control systems by having a major incident is too late and too costly. Early…
Working with Electricity Arc Flash-NFPA 70E
OSHA revised Subpart S to reflect updated industry practices and technology and to incorporate the 2000 edition of NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces, and the 2002 revision of the National Electric Code (NEC). NFPA 70E applies to…
Workplace Fire Safety Program
A fire safety plan is an essential part of any workplace safety program. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates one for the industry in the 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subparts E (Exit…
Photo of the day: Learn the DRSABCD action Plan
DRSABCD is a common acronym that you’ll see in various places nowadays, especially in regard to emergencies, first aid, and CPR. At first glance, it doesn’t look like the most straightforward acronym to remember – or pronounce, for that matter. And yet,…
Working with Electricity Static Electricity and its Risks at work
Sparks are responsible for most industrial fires and explosions as a result of static electricity. A spark is a discharge of static electricity between two conductors. You may have felt or seen a spark jumping from a key or finger…
Working with Electricity Electrical Accidents Guide for Electrical Workers
Electricity is a very potent energy form. Used carelessly, it can deliver Electrical Accidents as deadly shocks and injuries. During the past decade, the National Center for Health Statistics has reported about 1,000 accidental electrocutions annually in the United States….
Guide for Working With Corrosive Substances and how to avoid it
Employers must be aware of workplace hazards facing their employees and take appropriate action to minimize or eliminate exposure to these hazards. A Guide to Working with Corrosive Substances discusses precautions that can prevent serious health risks to workers due…
