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Report: Inadequate grounding caused fire and explosion
A fire and explosion at a plant in Iowa was caused by inadequate electrical bonding and grounding during the filling of a portable steel tank used to store a flammable liquid, according to a federal investigation. [Read more…] about Report: Inadequate grounding caused fire and explosion
Process safety violations prove costly: Big fine
When OSHA inspects chemical plants, petroleum refineries and other complex operations, any process safety violations will add up quickly to significant fines. [Read more…] about Process safety violations prove costly: Big fine
Leg caught in equipment; doctors have to amputate on site
A 20-year-old worker’s leg got caught in a machine used to drill holes. [Read more…] about Leg caught in equipment; doctors have to amputate on site
Lighter side of safety: Proper PPE for smashing dishes
Safety News Alert sends our official kudos to San Diego entrepreneur Sarah Lavely for using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at her small business. [Read more…] about Lighter side of safety: Proper PPE for smashing dishes
One complaint, three violations, six-figure fine
When it comes to machine guarding and lockout/tagout, OSHA will levy much higher fines when employees don’t receive proper training. [Read more…] about One complaint, three violations, six-figure fine
OSHA’s Top 10 violations
Which OSHA standards are tripping up companies the most in recent inspections? [Read more…] about OSHA’s Top 10 violations
OSHA proposes update to 37-year-old crane standard
It’s been in the works since 2003. Now, finally, OSHA has released its proposed crane and derricks standard update. [Read more…] about OSHA proposes update to 37-year-old crane standard
Injured employee returns: Is he able to work safely?
Periodically, we ask three safety pros how they’d handle a difficult situation at work. Today’s problem: An employee returns to work after medical leave, and his ability to work safely is questionable. [Read more…] about Injured employee returns: Is he able to work safely?
Survey: The cost of safety
From time to time, we survey safety pros to give them insight into what their peers nationwide are thinking and doing. The topic of this survey: Safety budgets. [Read more…] about Survey: The cost of safety
