New DOL Rule Expands Electronic Submission of Injury Data in High-Hazard Industries
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated its regulations to implement increased protection measures for workers, mandating certain employers in high-hazard industries to submit more comprehensive electronic records of workplace injuries and illnesses. This is effective as of January 1st, 2024. The regulation, announced in July of 2023, stipulates that companies with 100 or […]
OSHA Requirements for Lockout Tagout – The Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) 1910.147
Part Number: 1910 Part Number Title: Occupational Safety and Health Standards Subpart: 1910 Subpart J Subpart Title: General Environmental Controls Standard Number: 1910.147 Title: The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout). Appendix: A GPO Source: e-CFR 1910.147(a) Scope, application, and purpose – 1910.147(a)(1) Scope. 1910.147(a)(1)(i) This standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment […]
What is NFPA 70B?
What is NFPA 70B? Proper maintenance is absolutely essential to the safety of your facility and your employees. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, details preventive maintenance for electrical, electronic, and communication systems and equipment—such as those used in industrial plants, institutional and commercial buildings, […]
Contractor electrocuted at AT&T Facility in Massachusetts
Worker reportedly working on emergency lighting conduit at the time A worker has been fatally electrocuted at an AT&T facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The incident was announced this week by Cambridge Police and the Middlesex District Attorney. The incident occurred on the morning of November 7. At 8.30 am Cambridge Police responded to to a […]
OSHA Electrical Requirements 1910.333 – Selection and Use of Work Practices [Subpart S, Electrical]
Part Number: 1910 Part Number Title: Occupational Safety and Health Standards Subpart: 1910 Subpart S Subpart Title: Electrical Standard Number: 1910.333 Title: Selection and use of work practices. GPO Source: e-CFR 1910.333(a) General. Safety-related work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when […]
Six Steps to Workplace Safety
Follow these 6 steps to create a safer work environment for everyone! 1) Perform a Facility Safety Audit/Analysis Conduct a thorough analysis of plant operations. Inspect work areas, shipping and receiving areas, and equipment. Examine accident and injury reports. Identify operations and areas that present hazards. 2) Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Select personal protective […]
South Florida line worker electrocuted, killed by live wires, authorities say
Investigators responded to a loud explosion that was heard at an industrial site in Miami-Dade SWEETWATER, Fla. — A 30-year-old man is dead after he was electrocuted while working on power lines Friday morning in South Florida, officials say. Investigators responded to a loud explosion that was heard in the Miami-Dade area and found Jorge […]
OSHA Electrical Training Requirements 1910.332 – Training [Subpart S, Electrical]
OSHA Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices – Training shall be of the classroom or on-the-job type Please note, this is directly from OSHA. For your convenience, we have highlighted the specific sections in orange to easily show the type of training required and who’s required to be trained for electrical/arc flash safety. • Part Number: 1910 […]
What is Lockout Tagout (LOTO)?
Establishing an electrically safe work condition is NFPA 70E terminology for executing a lockout/tagout (LOTO) of electrical sources. An electrically safe work condition shall be achieved when performed in accordance with the following procedures and verified by the six step process. Electrical Lockout/Tagout Procedures The employer shall develop and document lockout/tagout policies and procedures for […]
Workers injured in “Electrical Incident” at University Medical Center
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The County of Fresno says four workers were injured Thursday morning at the University Medical Center campus while trying to get power restored to several buildings. Security reported that several buildings lost power around 5:30 a.m. The employees from Internal Services Facilities were attempting to diagnose the issue when there was […]
