OSHA & ASTM Protective Footwear Requirements

June 3, 2016May 17, 2017 ~ Jack Benton ~ 3 Comments

For a little safety footwear humor, click here: http://www.gocomics.com/theargylesweater/2013/10/26 Protective footwear requirements are referenced in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29. These references can be found in (1910.132) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) General Requirements or (1910.136) Foot Protection. According to 29 CFR 1910.132, PPE must be used … Continue reading OSHA & ASTM Protective Footwear Requirements

“OSHA Quick Cards – Pocket Safety Cards For Tool Box Talks & More! – Available In English / Spanish”

September 19, 2015September 19, 2015 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

“OSHA’s Regulatory Agenda ‘Aggressive’ With 29 Rulemakings”

June 27, 2014June 27, 2014 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

by Paul Lawton Monday, June 16th, 2014 In all, OSHA’s ambitious regulatory agenda sets out action on 29 rulemakings. Here are the highlights. Final rule stage. Final rules expected this year or later: Occupational injury and illness recording and requirements—NAICS update and reporting revisions. OSHA anticipates a final rule in June 2014 that would update … Continue reading “OSHA’s Regulatory Agenda ‘Aggressive’ With 29 Rulemakings”

OSHA Quick Cards – Pocket Safety Cards For Use In Tool Box Talks & More!

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OSHA Publishes Direct Final Rule On Standards Update To Rules On Signage

February 14, 2014 ~ Jack Benton ~ 1 Comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBY1lI9SUOw Understanding OSHA's Safety Sign Standards Update For decades, OSHA's regulations for workplace safety signs were based on outdated formats that were not aligned with the latest safety communication standards and their state-of-the-art warnings technology. These sign and tag regulations had not been updated since their inception in 1971, which referenced the 1967 and 1968 … Continue reading OSHA Publishes Direct Final Rule On Standards Update To Rules On Signage

OSHA Quick Cards – Pocket Safety Cards For Tool Box Talks & More! – Available In English & Spanish

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OSHA Publishes Direct Final Rule on Standards Update to Rules on Signage

November 29, 2013 ~ Jack Benton ~ 1 Comment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBY1lI9SUOw Clarion Safety Systems, a longstanding leader in advancing best practices in visual safety communication, announced today that its efforts to promote the use of industry best practices related to safety signs, colors and tags to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resulted in the agency issuing a Direct Final Rule (DFR) on … Continue reading OSHA Publishes Direct Final Rule on Standards Update to Rules on Signage

Safety Comic of the Day – November 3, 2013

November 3, 2013November 3, 2013 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

No story needed for this one. 😎 I wonder if he recorded it on his OSHA 300 Log? What's New OSHA Injury and Illness forms are now available in a pdf fillable format Incentive Program Memo On June 22, 2011 OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify the industry coverage of the recordkeeping rule and the Fatality/Catastrophe … Continue reading Safety Comic of the Day – November 3, 2013

OSHA Quick Cards – Pocket Safety Cards For Tool Box Talks & More! – Available In English & Spanish

September 29, 2013 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

Truck Driver Safety – “Did You Check That Clearance… Clarence?”

June 26, 2013June 27, 2013 ~ Jack Benton ~ 1 Comment

Always Know Your Trucks Clearance Height and Make Sure It Will Clear A Bridge Overpass! OSHA regulations govern the safety and health of the workers and the responsibilities of employers to ensure their safety at the warehouse, dock, construction site, and in other places truckers go to deliver and pick up loads throughout the country. … Continue reading Truck Driver Safety – “Did You Check That Clearance… Clarence?”

OSHA Quick Cards – Pocket Safety Cards For Tool Box Talks & More! – Available In English & Spanish

May 9, 2013May 9, 2013 ~ Jack Benton ~ Leave a comment

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

May 8, 2013May 8, 2013 ~ Jack Benton ~ 5 Comments

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!”