Entries from 2016-07-01 to 1 month

The work is potentially hazardous, as employees manufacture engines

Scaffolding planks The work is potentially hazardous, as employees manufacture engines, wheels, brakes, avionics products and other items. Pressure testing requires constant vigilance. Proper lockout/tagout is a priority. Confined spaces p…

Protecting the workforce from Zika

http://www.adtomall.com/scaffolding-planks Although the Zika virus has been in the news for much of 2016, many questions remain about the different ways it can be transmitted. On July 20, the National Safety Council, together with the Cent…

Complying with updated regulations on FR vests

Scaffolding Responding is Gary Zumstein, Glen Raven technical fabric’s vice president of development/technical and international sales for GlenGuard, Glen Raven Inc., Glen Raven, NC. Recent updates to safety regulations have addressed the …

Walking meetings increase physical activity

Scaffolding Miami – Is it time to rethink traditional work meetings? Replacing a seated work meeting with a walking meeting can increase workers’ physical activity and lead to positive health effects, according to researchers from the Univ…

An interview with OSHA’s David Michaels

Scaffolding David Michaels is proud of his tenure as OSHA’s longest-serving administrator. The challenge we have is: How do we reach them where they are, not by doing inspections – because we can only do a limited number of inspections – b…

Evacuating from a high-rise office building

Scaffolding tube High-rise buildings can present unique safety challenges during emergencies. According to the National Fire Protection Association, these challenges include including longer wait times for help, fire department accessibili…