OSHA has established a system of tools (eTools and the eMatrices) that are “stand-alone,” interactive, Web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics. They are highly illustrated and utilize graphical menus. Some also use expert system modules, which enable the user to answer questions, and receive reliable advice on how OSHA regulations apply [...]
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Sitehawk.com recently published an infographic detailing the pertinent facts relating to the implementation of GHS. While GHS has historically focused on the international community, with early adoption by the European Union and Japan, the GHS trend is moving west and will definitely be in the spotlight in the U.S. in 2012. GHS has already had [...]
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals. The GHS provides 3 basic elements for classification and labeling: Define health, physical & environmental hazards Classify the hazards Communicate the hazards throughout the workforce via labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – note: comparison of [...]
Multiple organizations have adopted laboratory hood safety standards to determine the effectiveness of a hood in limiting occupational exposure. One such measure of determining the effectiveness of the hood is by measuring the speed of air entering the hood (i.e. the face velocity). While face velocity is not the only test method [...] For information on fall protection, see OHShub.com’s Post , Fall Protection Guidelines. Five popular Scaffolding interpretations from OSHA (29CFR1926.450, Subpart L). Question 1: When may the space between scaffold planks or between scaffold planks and uprights exceed one inch in width? Answer: The relevant standard, 29 CFR §1926.451(b)(1)(i), states: Each platform unit (e.g., scaffold plank, [...] OSHA invites interested parties to participate in a Web Chat on June 28, 2010 at 1 pm ET on the workplace hazards of combustible dust. OSHA plans to use the information gathered in response to this Web Chat in developing a proposed standard for combustible dust. Participants are requested to provide their name, affiliation, and [...] OSHA recently released 25+ years worth of industrial hygiene sampling data as a part of the “Open Government” initiative. OSHA takes industrial hygiene samples as part of its compliance monitoring program. Many of these samples are submitted to the Salt Lake Technical Center for analysis. Sampling data represent personal, area, and bulk samples for various [...] A number of free OSHA applicable PowerPoint templates are available on OHShub.com. Below you will find some of the major OSHA topics that you can download and tailor to suit your needs. Note: All presentations are in .ppt (PowerPoint) format. For a free Office PowerPoint viewer, click HERE. Bloodborne Pathogens (Bloodborne Pathogens .ppt (20028)) Cranes [...] Much in the same way that OSHA offers free onsite health and safety consulting services, NIOSH has a similar program for workplaces. A Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE), offered by NIOSH, is a study of hazardous materials or harmful conditions in the workplace. Taking the form of an interview, site visit and evaluation, or helpful information, [...] Workers in the electric power industry are potentially exposed to a variety of serious hazards, such as arc flashes (which include arc flash burn and blast hazards), electric shock, falls, and thermal burn hazards that can cause injury and death. This eTool seeks to inform employers of their obligations to develop the appropriate hazard prevention [...] |
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