Category: Welding & Cutting Safety

“Stop, Think, Prevent” – “A New Workplace Safety Campaign Is Emerging” @StopThinkPrevnt

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By: Marko Karr, CHST - "Stop, Think, Prevent" Program Author & Owner One is Too Many! I found myself thinking this today... In May of 2016, I proudly posted on LinkedIn how my company honored the National OSHA Stand Down Week for Fall Prevention. We are committed to reducing falls and improving the industry. The … Continue reading “Stop, Think, Prevent” – “A New Workplace Safety Campaign Is Emerging” @StopThinkPrevnt

“The Center For Construction Research & Training” – Construction Safety Toolbox Talk Topics In English & Spanish”

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Handouts & Toolbox Talks (Click on the English link or Spanish link for Topic PDF File Download) (Charlas Informativas de Seguridad Ocupacional) CPWR maintains a large collection of toolbox talks. Below are 52 topics, one for each week of the year. CPWR has worked closely with NIOSH to ensure that this new series of toolbox talks incorporates … Continue reading “The Center For Construction Research & Training” – Construction Safety Toolbox Talk Topics In English & Spanish”

“New Research Supports OSHA Fit Testing Requirements, Says NIOSH”

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The percentage of improperly fitted respirators increases with the length of time between worker fit tests, giving support to the annual fit-testing requirements in OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard, according to new research from NIOSH. The standard requires fit testing every year and whenever an employee’s physical condition changes, such as facial scarring or an obvious … Continue reading “New Research Supports OSHA Fit Testing Requirements, Says NIOSH”

90 Minutes About OSHA Most People Have Never Seen

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We’ve always known OSHA as the official authority of safety and health in the U.S. But very few are aware of the fact that it produced and distributed three films in 1980. While these films are nothing like the Hollywood blockbusters you queue for in movie houses, they were real pro productions. In fact, two … Continue reading 90 Minutes About OSHA Most People Have Never Seen

Safety Photo of the Day – “What’s Wrong With Using This As A Face Shield?, It’ll Work Just Fine!”

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Want Water With That face Shield? Face shield protection is an important part of personal protective equipment (PPE). OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.133 gives the requirements for employers to follow on the appropriate use and selection of face shields and protective eyewear. OSHA relies on ANSI to provide manufacturing standards for face shields as well … Continue reading Safety Photo of the Day – “What’s Wrong With Using This As A Face Shield?, It’ll Work Just Fine!”

Confined Spaces: Myths, Magic, Urban Legends and the Facts

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From labeling to atmospheric hazards to training, compliance with OSHA's confined space standard has proven to be a breeding ground for misunderstanding. John Rekus - EHS Today Much of the "popular" information circulating about confined spaces is simply wrong. Confined spaces don't have to be labeled. Oxygen levels of 19.5 percent aren't necessarily "safe" for … Continue reading Confined Spaces: Myths, Magic, Urban Legends and the Facts

Safety Photo of the Day – October 11, 2012 – “Would You Use A Grinder Like This?”

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It appears when you look at this photo as close as you can that the person appears to be using a grinder rather than a cutting torch. Either way, performing this kind of work in this setting is an accident waiting to happen! Special Hazards of Acetylene Acetylene is the most common gas used for … Continue reading Safety Photo of the Day – October 11, 2012 – “Would You Use A Grinder Like This?”