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California OSHA Requirements for SCBA
A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is an atmosphere-supplying respirator designed for the breathing air source to be carried by the user. SCBAs are commonly worn by firefighting personnel or...
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OSHA Training Requirements for Arc Flash
Arc Flash is a dangerous condition associated with the rapid release of energy caused by an arcing fault. This concentrated radiant energy creates extremely high temperatures, deadly pressure waves,...
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OSHA First Aid Regulations
A few bandages and alcohol preps in a desk drawer does not exactly constitute the standards the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, has laid out for first-aid regulations. First-aid...
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OSHA Rigging Safety
Rigging is used extensively in the shipyard industry to load, move and secure materials on and off ships. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration uses federal regulation 29 CFR 1915 Subpart G...
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Health & Injury Problems Associated With Computer & Keyboard Use
Repetitive motions of computer use can trigger a number of health problems. Many of these problems can also be caused by other repetitive tasks, such as driving, construction and playing the piano. To...
View ArticleOSHA Regulations for Hep C in Health Care Workers
Exposure to hepatitis C is one of several blood-borne pathogen hazards for anyone in the health care industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) uses federal regulation 29 CFR...
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OSHA Regulations on Compressed Air Blow Guns
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was authorized by Congress in 1970 to develop and enforce standards that guarantee safe and healthy conditions for workers, as well as provide...
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Guidelines Regarding Snow Removal & Mail Delivery
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has a motto: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Like all mottoes,...
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Fiberglass Breathing Danger Effects
Fiberglass has been around since the 1930s. It was first used for insulation, but it is also found in some curtains, roofing material and even plastics. The primary fiber in fiberglass is glass, but it...
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Hazard Communication Standard Basic Outline Requirements
Any employee has the right to know what kind of chemical hazards he may potentially be exposed to. OSHA Standard 1910.1200, Hazard Communication, addresses this issue and is mandatory training. This...
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Retail Workplace Health & Safety
Retail health and safety checks are in place to ensure a workplace free of hazards to associates and consumers and to prevent loss of profits due to lost-time accidents. Failure to follow these...
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List of OSHA Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to train their employees in safety- and health-related areas. Training is required in fields dealing with hazardous chemicals,...
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General Chemical Safety
Abiding by strict safety procedures is essential in preventing chemical accidents in the lab or workplace. Always read the chemical's label and corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet before use and...
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How do I Provide Drinking Water on Construction Job Sites?
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a government agency that regulates the health and safety requirements for all licensed businesses, requires that...
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OSHA Requirements for Hoist Cranes
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has outlined requirements for the operation of hoist cranes. All cranes, whether they are mobile, overhead, tower or hoisting devices, have...
View ArticleWhat Are the Dangers of Pacemakers While Working in Industrial Jobs?
Pacemakers send small electrical pulses into the heart, causing it to beat and correcting abnormal heart rhythms. Because pacemakers control the heartbeat, any malfunction in a pacemaker can be...
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Safety Equipment for Underground Mining
Mining requires workers to spend long hours underground in hazardous and often unstable conditions. Miners use a variety of safety equipment to stay safe on the job daily. These pieces of equipment can...
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OSHA Requirements for a Stand-By Rescue Team
Confined space accidents result in death 1 out of 10 times, according to OSHA. Many of these are rescuers; one third of all deaths are trained or well-meaning responders. Twenty-three percent of all...
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Construction Safety Awareness Activities
Between 2005 and 2008, nearly 4,800 construction-related fatalities were reported in the United States, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. The number of construction-related injuries are...
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Radiation Safety in Nuclear Medicine
Hospital nuclear medicine departments commonly use various forms of radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of certain medical conditions, making safety of paramount importance to employees working...
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