OSHA standards require the use of PPE to reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing these exposures to acceptable levels. Employers are required to determine if PPE should be used to protect their workers and they must also make sure employees use and maintain PPE […]
In many countries around the world, it is widely recognized that wearing protective equipment in various working environments is essential to protect the health and safety of workers. This is especially true in hazardous environments such as confined spaces, and in certain industries such as the oil and gas, marine, energy and petrochemical industries. Regardless […]
Risk of injury is an inherent part of many workplaces, and sometimes the risks are unknown or unidentified. We can’t eliminate risk entirely but we can reduce the risk and control it using standard procedures and good work practices. Or, we can just accept the risk as a normal part of doing a job. The […]
A Job Safety Analysis form, or sometimes called a Job Hazard Analysis, is a full review of workplace hazards with plans on how to reduce or remove those hazards. There are 3 steps to conducting a Job Safety Analysis, or JSA, which are as follows: List out the tasks that your team performs on a […]
A job hazard analysis is an important tool for identifying hazards in the workplace. This is not a one and done process, a quality Job-Hazard-Analysis, or JHA, is conducted annually, in addition to whenever job processes or equipment change. Besides identifying workplace hazards and forming the foundation of mitigating those hazards, a JHA serves as […]
PPE is an important component of workplace safety, as no matter how safe you make the workplace with engineering and administrative controls, there will always remain some hazards. Knowing how to pick the right equipment is important, and choosing the wrong equipment can create an unidentified hazard. After completing your Job Hazard Analysis, and after […]
While avoiding workplace incidents is always desirable, in today’s world, “lucky” might not be enough. The reality is, in the United States, lawsuits can arise from seemingly unexpected situations. Someone injured at an event hosted by your company, a slip-and-fall in a building you manage – even unintentional accidents can lead to legal action. This […]
In the comprehensive landscape of a Hazardous Energy Control Program, the significance of lockout/tagout training emerges as a pivotal and non-negotiable component. A key facet of this training is its mandatory nature for individuals engaged in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. This training serves as a crucial investment in ensuring that those involved possess a nuanced understanding […]
Keeping everyone safe at work starts with effective lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. But simply knowing the steps isn’t enough – employees need hands-on practice and certification to prove they can apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Here’s how the process works: Training kicks off: A qualified trainer, either one-on-one or in a classroom, breaks down the […]
As part of a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program, there needs to be a process to safely remove lockout devices from equipment without the employee present. It is not safe to simply remove a lock from equipment that is locked out without following a documented procedure. In the event of an abandoned lock every avenue must be […]