OSHA is increasing the amounts some companies pay for fines by extending its repeat violation policy to more situations. Now, the same violation at a different location within five years counts as “repeat.”

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Tags: maintenance, repeat violation, unintended startup of machinery

If asked, most people could give definitions of construction and maintenance. But when it comes to OSHA regulations, things like definitions aren’t that simple.

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Tags: appeals court, construction, energized parts, maintenance, OSHA regulations, painting

Pressure to resume production was a key factor in an explosion at the Bayer CropScience pesticide manufacturing plant that killed two workers, according to a government report.

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Tags: Bayer CropScience, Chemical Safety Board, explosion, maintenance, production pressure

This story is a good reminder of the hazards when machines are shut down for cleaning, maintenance or to clear debris.

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Tags: cleaning, leg amputated, maintenance, trapped in machine

Here’s a story you can share with employees and supervisors about why lockout/tagout is so important:

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Tags: employee crushed, lockout/tagout, maintenance