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Company faces huge penalty because of violations at multiple locations


August 31, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Compliance, Electrical safety, Falls, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, PPE (protective equipment), Recordkeeping, Who Got Fined and Why?, cost of safety

Once OSHA finds significant safety violations at one facility, it’s likely to go after other locations owned by the same company.

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Company fined for employee’s electrocution


August 19, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Compliance, Electrical safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Who Got Fined and Why?

A Tyler, TX, construction company has been fined for the February death of an employee who was electrocuted while working on underground electrical lines.

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Fired for safety violation or racial discrimination?


August 14, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Electrical safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, lockout/tagout, new court decision

Have you ever fired someone for violating a company safety rule? In this case, a company did just that and then found itself in court on a charge of racial discrimination.

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Was he fired for safety violation or racial discrimination?


August 14, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Electrical safety, Lawsuits, Special Report, lockout/tagout, new court decision

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Have you ever fired someone for violating a company safety rule? In this case, a company did just that and then found itself in court on a charge of racial discrimination.

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Company hit hard for combustible dust violations


July 14, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Electrical safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Who Got Fined and Why?

An Ohio furniture manufacturer faces stiff fines from OSHA. Many of the violations involve alleged combustible dust hazards at the plant.

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Touch-safe power connector


April 28, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Electrical safety, Product and service news

ANDERSON POWER PRODUCTS® OFFERS TOUCH-SAFE SBS®75x CONNECTOR FOR HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS

Anderson Power Products® (APP), a leader in high power interconnect solutions, announces a new addition to the Finger Proof Family of products with the release of the SBS®75x Connector.

The patented connector provides power contacts rated up to 110 amps and the touch-safe design provides protection to the user by eliminating finger contact with live circuits per UL1977, section 10.2. The SBS®75x is recommended for use with hazardous DC voltages in systems operating from 50 to 600 volts, where risk of shock can be health threatening.  In addition, the housing accepts up to four auxiliary contacts for applications requiring signal capability. The male signal contacts (6.4 mm to 9.3 mm) are available in four lengths for when sequencing is required and provide a make last/break first connection in relation to the power contacts. The SBS®75x utilizes APP’s Flat Wipe Contact Technology for the power contacts allowing it to be rated for circuit interruption (hot plugging) under load when no auxiliary contacts are used

The SBS®75x’s slim, ergonomic design is contoured to fit the operator’s grip, allowing for greater ease during connection/disconnection.. Molded side grooves allow secure panel mounting for panel thickness of .048 to .062 inches (1.22 to 1.57 mm), while using minimal real estate.

About Anderson Power Products

Anderson Power Products is a leader in developing high quality, low cost, power interconnect solutions for several industries, including: Back Up Power Systems, Electrical Recreational Vehicles, UPS Systems, Telecommunications and High-Technology Devices. Headquartered in Sterling, MA, Anderson Power Product’s facility is ISO 9001:2000 certified and uses automated manufacturing to offer uncompromising quality. In addition, APP operates a distribution and assembly facility in Warrington, England to provide support for their European customers, as well as three Asia Pacific facilities: Shenzhen, China, Shatin Hong Kong and Taichung City 407, Taiwan (R.O.C.).

APP connectors are available through their authorized distributor network or direct from the factory. For further information about the company and its products, call 978-422-3600 or visit their web site at www.andersonpower.com.

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Gory videos drive home messages about workplace safety


March 24, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Electrical safety, Falls, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, PPE (protective equipment), Safety training

Five online videos produced by the Ontario, Canada Workplace Safety and Insurance Board emphasize that “there really are no accidents.”

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Failure to correct previous violations leads to 293K OSHA fine


March 11, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Electrical safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Who Got Fined and Why?, cost of safety, enforcement, inspections, lockout/tagout

When companies fail to correct violations found during inspections, they can expect OSHA to hit them with heavy fines after a re-inspection.

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Employee electrocuted by overhead utility line


February 9, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Bizarre Accident of the Week, Electrical safety, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Investigations, Latest News & Views

A word to the wise for employees: When it comes to overhead utility lines, let the experts deal with them. This case shows the alternative can be deadly.

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Metal pole and power lines: Deadly combination


December 31, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Bizarre Accident of the Week, Electrical safety, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

A recent fatality shows once again why employees working near power lines need to plan their tasks with electrical hazards in mind.

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